Quiz on New Zealand 2015

1. How was New Zealand formed 1. How was New Zealand formed? A by an earthquake B due to the shift of tectonic plates C by a volcanic eruption D by a huge meteorite

C by a volcanic eruption Part of the 17-kilometre long rift created in Mount Taravera’s 1886 eruption Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volcanology_of_New_Zealand

2. Who was the first European to settle in New Zealand?

Captain James Cook http://bit.ly/SBjprv

3. What is the capital of New Zealand?

Wellington http://www.newcomers.co.nz/regions/wellington-wairarapa/wellington/

4. What are the anthems of New Zealand? A God Save The Queen B God Defend New Zealand C Land Of My Fathers D Jana Gana Mana

A God Save The Queen B God Defend New Zealand http://izquotes.com/quote/44851 http://coverjunction.com/cover/God-save-the-Queen

5. What are the three official languages of New Zealand?

English Maori New Zealand Sign Language

6. How big percentage of the population is non-Maori 6. How big percentage of the population is non-Maori? A 75% B 80% C 85% D 90%

C 85% Te Awaroa o Kahu people from Tauranga Moana, New Zealand, participating in Saturday’s Gathering of Nations Powwow. The girl displays a traditional dance facial expression. http://www.abqjournal.com/193604/news/joining-as-one-people.html

7. Why is the year 1893 important for women 7. Why is the year 1893 important for women? A they got the right to go to university B they got the right to vote C they got the right to divorce D they got the right to travel abroad

B they got the right to vote http://teenskepchick.org/2011/11/25/first-votes/

8. How old do you have to be to drive a car in New Zealand?

15 http://www.enjoyourholiday.com/2011/08/14/dangers-in-new-zealand/

9. What is banned in New Zealand on Good Friday, ANZAC Day and on Christmas Day?

TV advertisements http://dubbo.com.au/events-calendar/anzac-day

10. Was Edmund Hillary A a famous rugby player B a famous opera singer C the person who reached the summit of Everest in 1953 D the longest serving prime minister?

C the person who reached the summit of Everest in 1953 http://bit.ly/1Crptro

11. What did the first Maoris call New Zealand 11. What did the first Maoris call New Zealand? A land a of the steamy geysers B land of the long white cloud C land of the blue mountains D land of the deep valleys

B land of the long white cloud http://bit.ly/18KNZr9 Lake Brunner

12. New Zealand has some areas with hot springs, mud pools and geysers 12. New Zealand has some areas with hot springs, mud pools and geysers. True or false?

True

13. What does the word „kiwi“ mean? Give the three different options.

a bird; a fruit; a New Zealander http://www.kiwibird.org/page/2, http://ca.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiwi, http://bit.ly/1wSvVk4

14. What is the tree in the picture known for? A It blooms in autumn B It is depicted on New Zealand’s coat of arms C Its blooms are deadly poisonous D It is New Zealand’s Christmas tree

D It is New Zealand’s Christmas tree POHUTUKAWA https://www.travelblog.org/Photos/1883987

15. Before the arrival of humans (900 years ago) there were only birds and insects in New Zealand. True or false?

True Common myna http://nzbirdsonline.org.nz/species/common-myna

16. A moa was A an ancient weapon B a national dish on the Northern Island C a large bird hunted to extinction by the Maoris.

C a large bird hunted to extinction by the Maoris http://www.jackscanlan.com/2010/01/tell-me-moa-tell-me-moa/

17. In New Zealand you can find the only species of parrots which A cannot fly B cannot sing C cannot immitate speech D cannot see.

A It cannot fly. KAKAPO http://www.vulkaner.no/n/birds/parrot/kakapo-e.html

18. Who or what was Pelorus Jack?

a dolphin who guided ships through dangerous and rocky waters around NZ in the early 1900s. http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/document/31815/pelorus-jack

19. What plant appears as the symbol of many of New Zealand’s sports teams?

The silver fern http://bit.ly/1B5vgQs

20. Which highly popular sport started in New Zealand 20. Which highly popular sport started in New Zealand? A floorball B paintball C geocaching (geopeitus) D bungee jumping

D bungee jumping http://bit.ly/1CrPCGK

Good luck with the results!