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12 quizzes and 130 New Zealand History trivia questions and fun facts.
1.
  A Short History of New Zealand   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
On a world scale, the human history of New Zealand has been brief, but filled with many notable events. Let's establish a timeline of some of this fascinating country's most notable events.
Easier, 10 Qns, 1nn1, May 15 24
Easier
1nn1 gold member
May 15 24
139 plays
2.
History of Auckland
  History of Auckland   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Auckland may be a relatively new city compared to other famous cities like Paris and London, but that does not mean it does not have a rich history.
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Mar 26 17
Average
Joepetz gold member
331 plays
3.
  Early New Zealand History   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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 Qns, Capfka, Aug 12 20
Average
Capfka
Aug 12 20
863 plays
4.
  Early Kiwi Farming   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
New Zealand farming: origins, innovations and tribulations.
Average, 10 Qns, AdjNZ, Oct 25 08
Average
AdjNZ
676 plays
5.
  Aotearoa IV - The Political Landscape    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
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 Qns, capfka, Nov 13 09
Tough
capfka
315 plays
6.
  A Brief History of New Zealand    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
You may have heard of the many natural wonders you can see in New Zealand, but how much do you know about the history of this beautiful country?
Average, 10 Qns, patricck, Sep 01 13
Average
patricck gold member
295 plays
7.
  Sub-Antarctic - The Unlucky Enderby Settlement    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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.
Average, 10 Qns, Macjaq, Oct 21 10
Average
Macjaq
243 plays
8.
  I Heard it in My History Class    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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.
Tough, 10 Qns, silkdragon2011, Mar 16 12
Tough
silkdragon2011
434 plays
9.
  Events in New Zealand History    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is on key moments in history in the lovely little country at the 'bottom' of the world.
Average, 10 Qns, youngmade, Jul 18 21
Average
youngmade
Jul 18 21
196 plays
10.
  Big Moments in NZ History    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Can you identify these events that shaped New Zealand?
Tough, 10 Qns, youngmade, Apr 14 16
Tough
youngmade
209 plays
trivia question Quick Question
What disaster happened on Christmas Eve 1953?

From Quiz "Events in New Zealand History"




11.
  Akaroa and the French    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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 Qns, voreqe, Oct 11 07
Tough
voreqe
368 plays
12.
  The New Zealand Gold Rush!    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
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 Qns, Capfka, Mar 27 07
Difficult
Capfka
428 plays
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