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NZ General Knowledge Trivia Quiz

This quiz has a variety of questions related to my great country New Zealand. Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by davina77. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
davina77

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
241,825

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2459

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many stars does the New Zealand flag have? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. New Zealand has three official languages. English and New Zealand sign language are two. What is the other one? Hint

Samoan

Fijian

Indian

Maori

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following is NOT a bank operating in New Zealand? Hint

ANZ

Heartland Bank

Kiwibank

Bank of Wellington

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Question 4 of 10

4. Aotearoa (New Zealand) means what? Hint

Land of the clouds

Land of the long lost cloud

Land of the long white cloud

Land of the long black cloud

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which popular New Zealand comedian, who had their own show, died of a heart attack in 1991? Hint

Mich�le A'Court

Billy T. James

David McPhail

Jon Gadsby

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Question 6 of 10

6. The first Europeans known to have reached New Zealand were led by Abel Tasman, who sailed up the West Coasts of the North & South Islands in which year? Hint

1640

1642

1644

1645

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Question 7 of 10

7. Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark is affiliated with which political party? Hint

Green Party

Labour Party

National Party

ACT NZ

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which New Zealand sports team has the best winning record of any male national team? Hint

Silver Ferns

All Whites

Tall Blacks

All Blacks

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which New Zealand mountain is 23 kilometres North East of Ohakune, 40 kilometres South West of the southern shore of Lake Taupo and is part of Tongariro National Park? Hint

Mount Cook

Mount Tasman

Mangere Mountain

Mount Ruapehu

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these is not a popular New Zealand junk-food? Hint

Rashuns

Twisties

Cheetos

Burger Rings

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many stars does the New Zealand flag have?

Answer: 4

New Zealand's flag is very similar to the Australian flag, except the NZ flag has only four stars and they are red with a white outline.

2. New Zealand has three official languages. English and New Zealand sign language are two. What is the other one?

Answer: Maori

In the 2001 Census, only about 28 percent of Maori aged 15 years and over (91,809) said that they could hold a conversation in M�ori.

3. Which of the following is NOT a bank operating in New Zealand?

Answer: Bank of Wellington

Although Wellington is the capital of New Zealand, it does not have its own bank.

4. Aotearoa (New Zealand) means what?

Answer: Land of the long white cloud

"Land of the long white cloud" is what early settlers dubbed New Zealand.

5. Which popular New Zealand comedian, who had their own show, died of a heart attack in 1991?

Answer: Billy T. James

Billy T. James was very popular among Maori & Pakeha people alike and had a very distinctive laugh.

6. The first Europeans known to have reached New Zealand were led by Abel Tasman, who sailed up the West Coasts of the North & South Islands in which year?

Answer: 1642

Abel Tasman also discovered the Fiji Islands and Tonga.

7. Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark is affiliated with which political party?

Answer: Labour Party

The Labour Party's motto is "New Zealand. Forward. Together".

8. Which New Zealand sports team has the best winning record of any male national team?

Answer: All Blacks

Apart from being world class rugby players, the All Blacks are also known for performing the Haka (a Maori war dance) before every international game.

9. Which New Zealand mountain is 23 kilometres North East of Ohakune, 40 kilometres South West of the southern shore of Lake Taupo and is part of Tongariro National Park?

Answer: Mount Ruapehu

Mt. Ruapehu is one of New Zealand's most active volcanos.

10. Which of these is not a popular New Zealand junk-food?

Answer: Cheetos

Cheetos is an American snack food and not as popular.

Source: Author davina77

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