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William Lawson Quiz
Venturing into the Unknown: The Life and Times of William Lawson - Explorer and Politician
Updated: May 31, 2023
Embark on a thrilling adventure through the life of William Lawson, the iconic English-born Australian explorer and politician (1774-1850)! Test your knowledge and uncover hidden gems in this fascinating quiz!
Get ready to test your William Lawson knowledge to the max with this tricky quiz! Featuring 21 questions on a wide range of William Lawson topics, it's not for the casual fan. Only the most dedicated enthusiasts will be able to answer them all correctly. Unlock your full potential.
Where was William Lawson born?
Edinburgh, Scotland
London, England
Dublin, Ireland
Sydney, Australia
In which year did William Lawson migrate to Sydney?
1801
1799
1800
1802
Who were William Lawson's fellow explorers in crossing the Blue Mountains?
James Cook And Matthew Flinders
Gregory Blaxland And William Wentworth
Charles Sturt And Edward Eyre
John Oxley And Thomas Mitchell
What was William Lawson's occupation before becoming an explorer?
Merchant
Blacksmith
Teacher
British Soldier
In which year did Lawson, Blaxland, and Wentworth successfully cross the Blue Mountains?
1814
1815
1812
1813
What was the primary reason for exploring the Blue Mountains?
Searching For Gold
Mapping The Coastline
Studying Native Flora And Fauna
Finding New Grazing Lands
What was William Lawson's role in politics?
Mayor
Member Of Legislative Council
Governor
Chief Justice
How many children did William Lawson have?
11
10
12
9
What is the name of the mountain range that Lawson, Blaxland, and Wentworth crossed?
Flinders Ranges
Australian Alps
Great Dividing Range
Blue Mountains
When did William Lawson pass away?
16 June 1852
16 June 1850
16 June 1851
16 June 1849
What was the name of the expedition led by Lawson, Blaxland, and Wentworth?
New South Wales Journey
Blue Mountains Expedition
Sydney Exploration
Australian Mountain Crossing
How long did the successful Blue Mountains crossing take?
10 Days
30 Days
14 Days
21 Days
What was the name of William Lawson's estate in New South Wales?
Blue Mountains Estate
Veteran Hall
Lawson Manor
Wentworth House
Which governor encouraged the exploration of the Blue Mountains?
John Hunter
Arthur Phillip
William Bligh
Lachlan Macquarie
What was the name of the road built after the successful Blue Mountains crossing?
Blaxland's Trail
Wentworth's Route
Lawson's Way
Cox's Road
What was the main challenge faced by the explorers during the Blue Mountains crossing?
Rugged Terrain
Extreme Weather
Wild Animals
Lack Of Water
What was the profession of William Wentworth, one of Lawson's fellow explorers?
Journalist And Poet
Lawyer
Carpenter
Doctor
What was the highest rank William Lawson achieved in the military?
Captain
Lieutenant
Colonel
Major
What was the name of the river discovered by Lawson, Blaxland, and Wentworth during their expedition?
Macquarie River
Hawkesbury River
Nepean River
Murrumbidgee River
In which Australian state is the Blue Mountains range located?
New South Wales
Queensland
South Australia
Victoria
When did William Lawson die?
Mar 23, 1891
Jun 16, 1850
Apr 2, 1828
Jul 18, 1848
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