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The Legacy of Don Bradman
Cricket History
This collection details the life and cricket career of Don Bradman, widely regarded as the greatest batsman in cricket history. It covers his playing years, his personal life, and the establishment of 'The Bradman Collection' at the State Library of South Australia.
cricket
biography
sports
australia
24 Questions
Easy
Ages 10+
Mar 18, 2026
About this Study Set
This study set covers Cricket History through
24 practice questions.
This collection details the life and cricket career of Don Bradman, widely regarded as the greatest batsman in cricket history. It covers his playing years, his personal life, and the establishment of 'The Bradman Collection' at the State Library of South Australia. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
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The Legacy of Don Bradman study set below.
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1
Who is considered the greatest batsman in the history of world cricket?
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A
Sachin Tendulkar
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B
Ricky Ponting
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C
Don Bradman
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D
Viv Richards
2
In what country did Don Bradman play cricket?
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A
England
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B
Australia
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C
India
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D
South Africa
3
What was Don Bradman's career batting average?
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A
95.50
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B
99.94
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C
100.00
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D
98.76
4
How many more runs did Don Bradman need to average 100?
5
In what year did Don Bradman begin his cricket career for Australia?
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A
1928
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B
1930
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C
1925
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D
1934
6
In what year did Don Bradman end his cricket career?
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A
1950
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B
1948
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C
1945
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D
1952
7
Where was Don Bradman born?
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A
Sydney
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B
Melbourne
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C
Bowral
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D
Cootamundra
8
In which Australian state was Don Bradman born?
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A
Victoria
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B
Queensland
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C
New South Wales
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D
South Australia
9
At what age did Don Bradman's family move to Bowral?
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A
Four
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B
Three
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C
Two
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D
One
10
Where did Don Bradman begin playing cricket?
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A
Adelaide
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B
Sydney
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C
Bowral
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D
Melbourne
11
At what age did Don Bradman begin playing club cricket in Sydney?
12
At what age was Don Bradman selected to play for New South Wales?
13
At what age did Don Bradman make his Australian debut?
14
In what year did Don Bradman move to South Australia?
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A
1930
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B
1934
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C
1938
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D
1940
15
How old was Don Bradman when he moved to South Australia?
16
Which city became Don Bradman's home for the rest of his life?
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A
Sydney
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B
Melbourne
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C
Adelaide
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D
Perth
17
Who persuaded Don Bradman to place his scrapbooks in the State Library of South Australia?
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A
Dr David Tonkin
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B
Hedley Brideson
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C
A librarian
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D
A historian
18
What was Hedley Brideson's role?
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A
Premier of South Australia
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B
Chief Librarian of the State Library of South Australia
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C
Bradman's business partner
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D
A cricket commentator
19
What was the purpose of placing the scrapbooks in the library's custody?
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A
To be sold at auction
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B
To be organised into chronological albums
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C
To be made into a movie
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D
To be kept private
20
In what year did Bradman donate personal items to the State, forming 'The Bradman Collection'?
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A
1975
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B
1980
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C
1985
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D
1990
21
Who was the Premier of South Australia when Bradman donated personal items?
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A
Hedley Brideson
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B
Don Bradman
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C
Dr David Tonkin
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D
Unknown
22
What is the name of the collection formed by Don Bradman's donated personal items?
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A
The Don Bradman Archive
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B
The Bradman Collection
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C
The Australian Cricket Legacy
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D
The Bradman Memorabilia
23
Where was 'The Bradman Collection' displayed for many years?
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A
Adelaide Oval
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B
The State Library's Institute Building
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C
The Mortlock Library
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D
All of the above
24
In what year was 'The Bradman Collection' transferred to Adelaide Oval?
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A
2000
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B
2005
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C
2008
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D
2010
