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Kiwiana!

Created by chari1

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

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



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"?
    New Zealand's longest river
    the maori word for "parent"
    a museum
    the maori word for "pride"


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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

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