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Kiwiana!

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : New Zealand : Kiwiana!
"Test your knowledge of people, places and icons unique to New Zealand."


1. Which of these features does NOT describe New Zealand's national bird, the kiwi?
    nocturnal
    low hearing
    flightless
    low vision


2. What is "Te Papa"?
    the maori word for "parent"
    New Zealand's longest river
    the maori word for "pride"
    a museum


3. In 1907, Frederick Truby King founded which important and long-serving organisation?
    Department of Social Welfare
    Plunket Society
    DB Breweries
    Bank of New Zealand


4. The most common street names in New Zealand are named after what?
    British towns
    British explorers
    British royalty
    British politicians


5. When did New Zealand's first American-style supermarket open?
    1921
    1977
    1964
    1958


6. Which item of clothing came to symbolise New Zealand's 1995 America's Cup victory?
    red socks
    silver shirts
    black hats
    green gumboots


7. What is the main ingredient of the ANZAC biscuit?
    rolled oats
    rice
    apple
    dates


8. What is the most southern area of New Zealand's territory?
    Ross Dependency
    Stewart Island
    South Island
    Auckland Islands


9. New Zealanders love to explore the world. Which country contains the most expatriate "kiwis"?
    Fiji
    England
    Australia
    United States


10. In which year did explorer James Cook chart the coastline of New Zealand?
    1592
    1769
    1642
    1840


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