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Quiz about Facts About New Zealand
Quiz about Facts About New Zealand

Facts About New Zealand Trivia Quiz


This quiz will cover an assortment of topics related to New Zealand.

A multiple-choice quiz by lout62001. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
lout62001
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
396,202
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. The first appointment for head of government in New Zealand occurred in 1856. Who was this person that held the position for a mere two weeks? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which popular activity is considered to be the national sport of New Zealand? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. New Zealand contains two major land masses called the North Island and the South Island. What is the name of the stretch of water that separates them? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Due to the remoteness of New Zealand's landscape, the bulk of filming for Peter Jackson's trilogy was conducted there. Which epic adventure movie series is this? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. New Zealand is known for its famous mountain climbers. Who was the Kiwi mountaineer who first managed to reach the summit of Mount Everest? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Commercial bungee jumping became a worldwide phenomena during the late 1980s. Who was the New Zealander first credited with organizing this activity? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In 2014, New Zealand singer Lorde won a Grammy Award for Song of the Year. Which international hit single earned her the award? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The Sky Tower is an iconic landmark in New Zealand. Which city contains this structure? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What is the name of the local hamburger sold at McDonald's restaurants in New Zealand as an alternative to the Big Mac? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. New Zealand governor Lord Glasgow signed the Electoral Act allowing women the right to vote. In which year did this occur? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The first appointment for head of government in New Zealand occurred in 1856. Who was this person that held the position for a mere two weeks?

Answer: Henry Sewell

Henry Sewell held the title of Premier of New Zealand or Colonial Secretary, the term used for the head of government during that period prior to the use of Prime Minister. His tenure was short-lived due to strong centralist tendencies and was defeated by William Fox. Sewell was an MP for Christchurch and remained in politics until 1872.
2. Which popular activity is considered to be the national sport of New Zealand?

Answer: Rugby Union

New Zealand's national rugby team is known as the All Blacks and they are considered to be among the best in the world. Prior to international matches they usually stage the 'haka', a Maori dance intended to get their mojo going. Rugby has been popular in New Zealand since the turn of the twentieth century reflecting its British colonial heritage.
3. New Zealand contains two major land masses called the North Island and the South Island. What is the name of the stretch of water that separates them?

Answer: Cook Strait

The Cook Strait was named after James Cook, a British explorer who reportedly was the first from Europe to pass through it. The width of the strait is about fourteen miles and is often prone to rough waters. The strait provides a link from the Tasman Sea to the South Pacific Ocean.
4. Due to the remoteness of New Zealand's landscape, the bulk of filming for Peter Jackson's trilogy was conducted there. Which epic adventure movie series is this?

Answer: Lord of the Rings

The trilogy was filmed in excess of 150 locations throughout distant areas of New Zealand. The duration of the shoot was from late 1999 to the end of 2000 with some 2400 people involved in the production. Some filming was done 2001-2004 to edit some of the scenes. Some controversy arose as a result of conservation areas being disturbed by the crew.
5. New Zealand is known for its famous mountain climbers. Who was the Kiwi mountaineer who first managed to reach the summit of Mount Everest?

Answer: Edmund Hillary

In !953, Edmund Hilary along with Sherpa climber Tenzing Norgay became the first men to get to the top of Mount Everest. Hillary was a teenager when he became interested in mountaineering and in 1948 also ascended Mount Cook/Aoraki, New Zealand's tallest mountain.

In addition to his conquest of Everest, he also reached both the South Pole and the North Pole, the first person to get to all three areas.
6. Commercial bungee jumping became a worldwide phenomena during the late 1980s. Who was the New Zealander first credited with organizing this activity?

Answer: A.J. Hackett

Alan John Hackett is an entrepreneur who started the first permanent commercial bungee jumping site at Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge on the South Island in 1988. He was inspired by the rudimentary jumps of Vanuatu natives and strove for ways to make the activity safe. Modern bungee jumps started in the USA as publicity stunts prior to the emergence of Hackett's venture.
7. In 2014, New Zealand singer Lorde won a Grammy Award for Song of the Year. Which international hit single earned her the award?

Answer: Royals

Lorde is from Auckland and has been on the music scene since 2009. She is also a songwriter and producer specializing in electropop and indie pop. 'Royals' is from her debut album 'The Love Club EP' released in 2013. Lorde was only sixteen years old when 'Royals' made it to number one on the US Billboard Charts, the youngest since Tiffany did it in 1987.
8. The Sky Tower is an iconic landmark in New Zealand. Which city contains this structure?

Answer: Auckland

The Sky Tower offers a panoramic view of the city and is also used for telecommunications purposes. It has a unique design, was built in 1994-1997 and is 1,076 feet tall. The tower has the distinction of being among the tallest independent buildings in the Southern Hemisphere.
9. What is the name of the local hamburger sold at McDonald's restaurants in New Zealand as an alternative to the Big Mac?

Answer: Kiwiburger

Bryan Old came up with idea of the Kiwiburger to represent ingredients of local fare. The main distinguishing feature is the addition of beetroot and fried egg. The burger was first available on the McDonald's menu in 1991 and has been there on and off due to limited success. For a premium burger you can also buy the Kiwi Angus.
10. New Zealand governor Lord Glasgow signed the Electoral Act allowing women the right to vote. In which year did this occur?

Answer: 1893

New Zealand was the first country to allow women to vote in parliamentary elections. The creation of the Electoral Act was a result of the women's suffrage movement led by Kate Sheppard. This change led to improved social morality, removal of barriers and a better quality of life.
Source: Author lout62001

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