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Quiz about Kiwiana
Quiz about Kiwiana

Kiwiana! Trivia Quiz


Test your knowledge of people, places and icons unique to New Zealand.

A multiple-choice quiz by chari1. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
chari1
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
135,841
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
4956
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 124 (7/10), Guest 121 (6/10), Guest 103 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of these features does NOT describe New Zealand's national bird, the kiwi? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is "Te Papa"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In 1907, Frederick Truby King founded which important and long-serving organisation? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The most common street names in New Zealand are named after what? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. When did New Zealand's first American-style supermarket open? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which item of clothing came to symbolise New Zealand's 1995 America's Cup victory? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is the main ingredient of the ANZAC biscuit? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the most southern area of New Zealand's territory? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. New Zealanders love to explore the world. Which country contains the most expatriate "kiwis"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In which year did explorer James Cook chart the coastline of New Zealand? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of these features does NOT describe New Zealand's national bird, the kiwi?

Answer: low hearing

Since the early 1990's the kiwi has become seriously endangered, with a growing list of predators. Land clearance has also contributed to its near demise.
2. What is "Te Papa"?

Answer: a museum

Opened in the late 1990's and situated on Wellington's waterfront, Te Papa is New Zealand's national museum.
3. In 1907, Frederick Truby King founded which important and long-serving organisation?

Answer: Plunket Society

Plunket emphasises the importance of child health, and in the early 1900's helped reduce New Zealand's infant death rate to the lowest in the world.
4. The most common street names in New Zealand are named after what?

Answer: British royalty

The most common street names in New Zealand are King Street (your quizmaker's address!) and Queen Street. William and Victoria also feature prominently.
5. When did New Zealand's first American-style supermarket open?

Answer: 1958

Situated in Otahuhu and operating under the Foodtown brand, New Zealand's first supermarket was an instant success. Although the concept of self-service was not new in the 1950's, such a huge selection of products at the lowest possible prices certainly was.
6. Which item of clothing came to symbolise New Zealand's 1995 America's Cup victory?

Answer: red socks

"Lucky" red socks were worn by Skipper Peter Blake during the successful campaign. Sadly, Peter died in the Amazon in December 2001 during an onboard altercation with local "pirates".
7. What is the main ingredient of the ANZAC biscuit?

Answer: rolled oats

ANZAC biscuits are defined by their classic ingredients of rolled oats and golden syrup. They have a crunchy/chewy texture.
8. What is the most southern area of New Zealand's territory?

Answer: Ross Dependency

Situated in Antarctica and home to Scott Base, the Ross Dependency was handed over to New Zealand by Britain in 1923. The South Island (the "mainland" as we Southerners call it) is New Zealand's biggest island.
9. New Zealanders love to explore the world. Which country contains the most expatriate "kiwis"?

Answer: Australia

As of 2001, approximately 400,000 New Zealanders were living in Australia. The most popular destination is Sydney.
10. In which year did explorer James Cook chart the coastline of New Zealand?

Answer: 1769

It was Abel Tasman who made an initial outline of the Western Coast in 1642, however Cook's efforts are the most famous. New Zealand's highest mountain is named after Cook.
Source: Author chari1

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