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Quiz about The Land of the Kiwis New Zealand
Quiz about The Land of the Kiwis New Zealand

The Land of the Kiwis: New Zealand Quiz


This is all about the Land of the Kiwis, so, if you're a kiwi, you know what I mean.

A multiple-choice quiz by Pene_Marie. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Pene_Marie
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
236,577
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
975
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Question 1 of 10
1. What two shipping lines go from Wellington to Picton and back? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The name of which city translates into 'Two Lakes'? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What city became the capital in 1841? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who was the first New Zealand born Prime Minister? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Here in NZ, we have a cheeky alpine bird. What's it called? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. How many tourists visited New Zealand in 2000? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is the Maori name for the North Island? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is New Zealand's native Christmas tree? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. When was the Royal New Zealand Ballet set up? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. When was the Treaty of Waitangi signed? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What two shipping lines go from Wellington to Picton and back?

Answer: Interislander and Bluebridge

The boat journey usually takes about three hours.
2. The name of which city translates into 'Two Lakes'?

Answer: Rotorua

'Roto' means lake and 'rua' means two.
3. What city became the capital in 1841?

Answer: Auckland

Auckland was capital from 1841 till 1865. It's now New Zealand's biggest city.
Wellington became capital in 1865. It's still the capital today.
Russell was New Zealand's first capital.
4. Who was the first New Zealand born Prime Minister?

Answer: Francis Bell

All of the Prime Ministers had been English.
5. Here in NZ, we have a cheeky alpine bird. What's it called?

Answer: Kea

These birds are seriously annoying. They peck camper's cars and also bite sheep. They're dull green with bright red underwings.
6. How many tourists visited New Zealand in 2000?

Answer: 1.8 million

This was a record for NZ.
7. What is the Maori name for the North Island?

Answer: Te Ika a Maui

There's a legend about this. It's said that a man called Maui fished in the North Island. 'Te Ika a Maui' means The Fish of Maui.
8. What is New Zealand's native Christmas tree?

Answer: Pohutukawa

The reason why the pohutukawa is New Zealand's Christmas tree is because its red flowers come out in December.
9. When was the Royal New Zealand Ballet set up?

Answer: 1953

This dance company was formed in 1953 by a man named Poul Gnatt.
10. When was the Treaty of Waitangi signed?

Answer: 6 February 1840

Around 500 Maori chiefs signed this very important part of New Zealand history. The Treaty of Waitangi was signed to straighten out land issues around New Zealand.
Source: Author Pene_Marie

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