Who was Ned?
What was Ned Kelly's first name?
Edward
What was the name of Ned's younger brother who was part of the gang?
Dan Kelly
What did bushrangers often steal?
a. livestock
b. cars
c. computers
d. televisions
livestock
What did Ned Kelly famously wear?
Iron armour
Was Ned Kelly a police officer?
No
In which Australian state was Ned Kelly born?
Victoria
Which of these was not a member of the Kelly Gang?
a. Joe Byrne
b. Steve Hart
c. Dan Kelly
d. Harry Potter
Harry Potter
Which two towns did the Kelly Gang famously rob banks in?
Euroa and Jerilderie
What did the Kelly Gang make their armour from?
Heavy iron plates made from farm parts
Why do you think some Australian's see Ned Kelly as a hero?
Possibly because of his reputation as a rebel, his conflicts with authorities, his family's experiences and the legend that developed around him.
What was Ned Kelly famous for being?
Bushranger
How many main members were in the Kelly Gang?
4 - Ned Kelly, Dan Kelly, Joe Byrne and Steve Hart
Who were the Kelly Gang constantly trying to escape from?
The police
What part of Ned's body was not protected by his armour?
His legs
Why might people see Ned Kelly as a criminal rather than a hero?
He committed crimes, robbed banks and was involved in the deaths of police officers.
What was the name of Ned Kelly's mother?
Ellen Kelly
Which two members of the Kelly Gang died during the first siege at Glenrowan?
Dan Kelly and Steve Hart
What happened at Stringybark Creek in 1878?
The Kelly Gang encountered police officers and three police officers were killed.
True or false: Ned's armour weighed about 40kgs
True
TRUE or FALSE: Everyone in Australia agrees that Ned Kelly was a hero.
FALSE
How old was Ned Kelly when he was executed?
25 years old
What was the name of Ned Kelly's famous document where he explained his version of events?
The Jerilderie Letter
Why did the police want to capture Ned Kelly?
He and his gang had committed serious crimes such as robberies and the murder of police.
Why was Ned's armour both useful and a problem?
It protected him from bullets, but it was extremely heavy and made it difficult to move and use his weapons effectively.
Was Ned Kelly a hero, a criminal, or both?
Explain your answer!