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1 Sub-Antarctic - The Unlucky Enderby Settlement
The story of an obscure episode in British colonial history: the attempt to establish a settlement on the Auckland Islands. If you've never heard of the settlement, I hope this quiz will provide some interesting background.
Tough
10 Q
Macjaq
Oct 20 10
147 plays
2 Early Kiwi Farming
New Zealand farming: origins, innovations and tribulations.
Average
10 Q
AdjNZ
Dec 08 07
468 plays
3 Early New Zealand History
What do you know about the early years of New Zealand following its "rediscovery" in the 18th century? This quiz will test your knowledge of New Zealand historical trivia.
Average
10 Q
Capfka
Nov 19 06
630 plays
4 I Heard it in My History Class
I heard it in my history class.... and never forgot it! Here are some interesting facts about the country I'm proud to call home.
Difficult
10 Q
silkdragon2011
Jan 12 12
297 plays
5 Aotearoa IV - The Political Landscape
The Aotearoa series of quizzes seems to be popular, so I here's another one in the same vein. This time it tests your knowledge of fairly well-known political figures and issues. Please rate it so that I know whether you've enjoyed it or not.
Tough
15 Q
capfka
Jan 29 09
225 plays
6 The History of New Zealand
Have fun on one of the first New Zealand history quizzes!
Tough
10 Q
Pene_Marie
Oct 08 06
900 plays
7 Akaroa and the French
The charming, romantic town of Akaroa (Banks Peninsula, South Island, New Zealand) has a fascinating history. Originally settled by Maori, the French arrived in the mid 19th century. This quiz tests your knowledge of this unique settlement.
Tough
10 Q
voreqe
Oct 11 07
183 plays
8 The New Zealand Gold Rush!
The 19th century was the "gold rush century". New Zealand and Australia certainly had their gold rushes in the 19th Century. What do you know - or can you guess - about the New Zealand Gold Rush?
Difficult
15 Q
Capfka
Oct 30 06
321 plays
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Some sample questions from this category:

* In the Waipoua Forest, there is a kauri tree that is believed to be over 1,000 years old. What is it called?
* In the battle for Crete in 1941 during World War 2, how many New Zealand troops tried to protect that island?
* What is the New Zealand national hymn called?
* Abel Tasman, the first European to see New Zealand, was from which country?
* On what day and year did Mount Tarawera erupt?


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