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Kia Ora- The Kiwi Lingo Quiz

Hey there! I am from New Zealand so I thought I would make a quiz about the country, major events that have happened, and the language we use in NZ. Hope you enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by tonksandlupin. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
tonksandlupin

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
361,482

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
477

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. We New Zealanders are crazy about our national sport, rugby. We generally talk a lot about our men's national team, which is known by what name? Hint

The Wallabies

All Whites

The Springboks

All Blacks

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Question 2 of 10

2. New Zealand is a country made up of islands. There are many small islands, but how many MAIN islands are there? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. New Zealand is a nice place for a holiday. Many families own a beach house or holiday house, which is called a ______. Hint

Water House

Apartment

Bach

Kowhai

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Question 4 of 10

4. If someone refers to you as being 'a bit of a dag' in New Zealand, they are saying you are what? Hint

A joker

Uptight

An idiot

Stupid

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Question 5 of 10

5. When Captain Cook came to New Zealand in 1769, he met the inhabitants of the country. Who were these natives? Hint

Maori

British

Aborigines

Samoan

6. Time for another rugby-based question. At the start of an international rugby game, the New Zealand team does a type of dance which involves a lot of stomping and is designed to scare the opponents. This is called the ______. Hint

Waiata

Whanganui

Haiku

Haka

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Question 7 of 10

7. In New Zealand, if you refer to something as being 'hunky dory' you are saying that it is what? Hint

Going well

Going badly

Too big

Too hard

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Question 8 of 10

8. New Zealand is famous for its Jandals; what are they? Hint

Fruit

Footwear

Snorkel gear

Rugby gear

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Question 9 of 10

9. In New Zealand we have a famous drink called L&P. What do the letters stand for? Hint

Lemon and Paeroa

Lemon and Pine

Lemongrass and Pepper

Lemongrass and Pasta

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the meaning of the term 'Yonks' in New Zealand? Hint

It's a basketball team

A historic high school

A type of food

A long time ago

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. We New Zealanders are crazy about our national sport, rugby. We generally talk a lot about our men's national team, which is known by what name?

Answer: All Blacks

New Zealanders are generally very into rugby. The All Blacks, the men's national rugby team, beat the French team to take the win at the 2011 Rugby World Cup. New Zealand was also the host country that year. The All Blacks usually wear jerseys that are black, sometimes with white collars.

2. New Zealand is a country made up of islands. There are many small islands, but how many MAIN islands are there?

Answer: 2

There are two main islands, the North Island and the South Island. The North Island is home to the capital city of Wellington. The South Island is home to Christchurch which was rocked by major earthquakes in 2010 and 2011.

3. New Zealand is a nice place for a holiday. Many families own a beach house or holiday house, which is called a ______.

Answer: Bach

Some parts of New Zealand have beautiful weather for most of the year, so in the summer locals go down to the beach to stay in a bach (pronounced batch). These houses are usually situated close to the beach.

4. If someone refers to you as being 'a bit of a dag' in New Zealand, they are saying you are what?

Answer: A joker

'A bit of a dag' means that a person is a comedian or a joker. It is just one of many sayings we have in New Zealand.

5. When Captain Cook came to New Zealand in 1769, he met the inhabitants of the country. Who were these natives?

Answer: Maori

The Maori people were the first settlers in New Zealand, and there remain tribes throughout modern New Zealand. Maori is one of the official languages of New Zealand, the others being English and Sign Language. There is also a Maori party in parliament.

Answer: Haka

The Haka is a Maori trial routine. A waiata is a Maori song. The Maori culture is spread throughout New Zealand, with many cities having Maori names. There is a Maori television channel, and many well-known New Zealanders have Maori heritage.

7. In New Zealand, if you refer to something as being 'hunky dory' you are saying that it is what?

Answer: Going well

It is quite an odd saying, but quite a well-known one in New Zealand. It means that everything is fine or running smoothly.

8. New Zealand is famous for its Jandals; what are they?

Answer: Footwear

The Jandal is known in other countries as a flip-flop or a thong. Jandals are like a sandal; they are open shoes and just have one strap going between each big toe and over the sides of the feet. There is an annual Jandal-throwing contest in New Zealand.

9. In New Zealand we have a famous drink called L&P. What do the letters stand for?

Answer: Lemon and Paeroa

Paeroa is a town in New Zealand, and the drink was originally made from spring water from Paeroa (along with lemons). A chocolate brand called Whitakers once collaborated with L&P to make an L&P-infused white chocolate with popping candy.

10. What is the meaning of the term 'Yonks' in New Zealand?

Answer: A long time ago

You would use the word 'yonks' in a sentence like this: 'That happened yonks ago'. It is a very well-known in New Zealand, and often used as a Kiwi saying/phrase.

Source: Author tonksandlupin

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