A Purpose Pop Quiz

Your favourite Wednesday night trivia fix, where Canberra's past meets our present, and every question brings us closer to the stories, places, and people that make this city great.

Each week, we serve up:
🟢 5 Easy
🟡 5 Medium
🔴 5 Tough

You get 1 point for each correct question and 2 points for bonus questions.

All questions are rooted in Canberra’s culture, history, and heart. Whether you're a Belco brainiac, a Tuggeranong trivia titan, or just here for the vibes, this is your chance to flex your local knowledge and maybe learn something new.

Add your score to the comments because bragging rights are real!

• Q1 What is the date World Bee Day is celebrated on?

  20 May

• Q2 Who is the headliner for the 2025 Spilt Milk Music Festival?

  Kendrick Lamar

• Q3 What is the Canberra floral emblem?

  The Territory Bluebell

• Q4 Order these Canberra icons from oldest to youngest - Carillion, National Library, Black Mountain Tower, Shine Dome and our cylindrical Bus Shelter?

  Shine Dome completed 1959
  National Library construction started 1961
  Carillion inaugurated in 1970
  Bus Shelter first installed 1975
  Black Mountain Tower completed 1977

• Q5 When did the Raiders last play in the Grand final of the NRL? Bonus point for who they played.

  In 2019 the Raiders lost to the Sydney Roosters 14-8.

• Q6 How tall is the "Belco Owl" a sculture found along Belconnen Way designed by Bruce Armstrong?

  8m approx. 26 feet.

• Q7 Who was the brains behind bringing Questacon to Canberra?

  Dr Mike Gore AO. A lecturer in physics at the ANU, Dr Gore was inspired by an interactive science exhibit in the US and was convinced that an interactive science centre would be just as popular in Australia.

• Q8 Who is the current ACT Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs?

  Suzanne Orr

• Q9 Which famous South African Australian novelist's final resting place is at the Hall Cemetery?

  Bryce Courtenay

• Q10 Which successful Hollywood actor attended Canberra Youth Theatre?

  Liv Hewson known for portraying Van Palmer in Yellowjackets.

• Q11 What might you find yourself doing in "The Barony of Politarchopolis"?

  The Barony is the medieval Society for Creative Anachronism in Canberra. Some of their regular activities include scribes workshops, archery, armoured combat, fencing, dance and more.

• Q12 Which six-roomed stone cottage is located on the north shore of Lake Burley Griffin?

  Blundells Cottage built by George P Campbell in about 1858.

• Q13 Which artist whose last name is also a fruit is coming to Canberra this week?

  Thelma Plum an incredible Gamilaraay woman, musician and creator. See her at UC Refectory on Friday night.

• Q14 In what year did Queen Elizabeth II become the first reigning monarch to visit Australia?

  1954

• Q15 What motto is written on the Canberra Coat of Arms?

  For the King, the Law and the People. Updated following the death of Queen Elizabeth.

• Bonus Question - What is the name of Andrew Barr's cat!

  Loki