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Quiz about NZ General Knowledge
Quiz about NZ General Knowledge

NZ General Knowledge Trivia Quiz


This quiz has a variety of questions related to my great country New Zealand. Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by davina77. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
davina77
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
241,825
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
2407
Last 3 plays: Guest 101 (8/10), Guest 124 (9/10), Guest 125 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. How many stars does the New Zealand flag have? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. New Zealand has three official languages. English and New Zealand sign language are two. What is the other one? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of the following is NOT a bank operating in New Zealand? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Aotearoa (New Zealand) means what? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which popular New Zealand comedian, who had their own show, died of a heart attack in 1991? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The first Europeans known to have reached New Zealand were led by Abel Tasman, who sailed up the West Coasts of the North & South Islands in which year? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark is affiliated with which political party? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which New Zealand sports team has the best winning record of any male national team? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which New Zealand mountain is 23 kilometres North East of Ohakune, 40 kilometres South West of the southern shore of Lake Taupo and is part of Tongariro National Park? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of these is not a popular New Zealand junk-food? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. How many stars does the New Zealand flag have?

Answer: 4

New Zealand's flag is very similar to the Australian flag, except the NZ flag has only four stars and they are red with a white outline.
2. New Zealand has three official languages. English and New Zealand sign language are two. What is the other one?

Answer: Maori

In the 2001 Census, only about 28 percent of Maori aged 15 years and over (91,809) said that they could hold a conversation in Mâori.
3. Which of the following is NOT a bank operating in New Zealand?

Answer: Bank of Wellington

Although Wellington is the capital of New Zealand, it does not have its own bank.
4. Aotearoa (New Zealand) means what?

Answer: Land of the long white cloud

"Land of the long white cloud" is what early settlers dubbed New Zealand.
5. Which popular New Zealand comedian, who had their own show, died of a heart attack in 1991?

Answer: Billy T. James

Billy T. James was very popular among Maori & Pakeha people alike and had a very distinctive laugh.
6. The first Europeans known to have reached New Zealand were led by Abel Tasman, who sailed up the West Coasts of the North & South Islands in which year?

Answer: 1642

Abel Tasman also discovered the Fiji Islands and Tonga.
7. Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark is affiliated with which political party?

Answer: Labour Party

The Labour Party's motto is "New Zealand. Forward. Together".
8. Which New Zealand sports team has the best winning record of any male national team?

Answer: All Blacks

Apart from being world class rugby players, the All Blacks are also known for performing the Haka (a Maori war dance) before every international game.
9. Which New Zealand mountain is 23 kilometres North East of Ohakune, 40 kilometres South West of the southern shore of Lake Taupo and is part of Tongariro National Park?

Answer: Mount Ruapehu

Mt. Ruapehu is one of New Zealand's most active volcanos.
10. Which of these is not a popular New Zealand junk-food?

Answer: Cheetos

Cheetos is an American snack food and not as popular.
Source: Author davina77

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