Elizabeth II visits Australia and Tasmania

Elizabeth II visits Australia and Tasmania

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

University

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The transcript describes the royal couple's journey along the Australian coast, highlighting their brief yet memorable visit to Tasmania, often referred to as 'this other England.' Upon returning to the mainland, they received a warm welcome in Melbourne, the capital of Victoria. The reception in Melbourne was as enthusiastic as Sydney's, with Her Majesty attending a civic reception in a tailored silk coat. The royal procession to Government House was witnessed by nearly one and a half million people, making the Melbourne visit unforgettable.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which island is referred to as 'the other England'?

Fiji

New Zealand

Bali

Tasmania

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the capital of Victoria where the royal couple was acclaimed?

Melbourne

Perth

Brisbane

Sydney

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Her Majesty wear on the way to the civic reception?

A red dress

A tailored silk beige coat with black velvet collar

A green suit

A blue gown

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people were estimated to line the route during the royal procession in Melbourne?

One million

Half a million

Nearly one and a half million

Two million

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How was the visit to Melbourne described compared to Tasmania?

Less memorable

Unforgettable

Equally memorable

Not memorable