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New Zealand Trivia Trivia Quiz

I have always dreamed of visiting New Zealand and I thought I should try and persuade others as well.

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

Author
pinky_perfect

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
238,175

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2291

Last 3 plays: Guest 14 (1/10), Guest 122 (3/10), Guest 125 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Approximately, what percentage of the population of New Zealand is Maori? Hint

90%

30%

10%

65%

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Question 2 of 10

2. When did New Zealand give women the vote? Hint

1893

1721

1973

1845

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the kiwi fruit first known as? Hint

The Japanese Apple

The Chinese Gooseberry

The Thai Starfruit

The Indian Greengage

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Question 4 of 10

4. 'Kai Moana' is the base of the Maori diet. What does it mean? Hint

Food from the Animals

Food from the Ground

Food from the Sea

Food from the Trees

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Question 5 of 10

5. How much of the land in New Zealand is used for agriculture? Hint

60%

15%

42%

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Question 6 of 10

6. When did hamburger and pizza fast-food reach New Zealand? Hint

1980s

1950s

1960s

1970s

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the currency of New Zealand? Hint

New Zealand Penny

New Zealand Pound

New Zealand Dollar

New Zealand Dime

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Question 8 of 10

8. The name 'New Zealand' in Maori is Aotearoa. What does this translate to in English? Hint

Land of the Pink Flowers

Land of Peace and Water

Land of the Long White Cloud

Land of the Two Green Islands

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many peaks does the South Island of New Zealand have? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the main religion of New Zealand? Hint

Islam

The Ratana Church

Christianity

Buddhism

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Approximately, what percentage of the population of New Zealand is Maori?

Answer: 10%

The Maori first arrived in New Zealand approximately 1000 years ago. Since the arrival of Captain James Cook however many westerners have inhabitated New Zealand too. The Maori have still kept their original customs, beliefs and lifestyles despite this.

2. When did New Zealand give women the vote?

Answer: 1893

New Zealand was the first sovereign state to grant women the vote. One of New Zealand's main beliefs is that there should be no sex discrimination and they insist upon equality.

3. What was the kiwi fruit first known as?

Answer: The Chinese Gooseberry

In approximately 1900 the Chinese Gooseberry arrived in New Zealand where it was later re-named the Kiwi Fruit. New Zealand is now the world's main producer of kiwi fruits.

4. 'Kai Moana' is the base of the Maori diet. What does it mean?

Answer: Food from the Sea

'Kai Moana' was the main part of the traditional Maori diet and it remains that way today. Fish are caught in lines or nets and shellfish are gathered from the shore.

5. How much of the land in New Zealand is used for agriculture?

Answer: 15%

Forestry in New Zealand takes up 30% of the land, meadows and pastures 50% and agricuture counts for 15%.

6. When did hamburger and pizza fast-food reach New Zealand?

Answer: 1960s

Hamburgers and pizzas arrived in New Zealand in the 1960s. This was the first time fast-food was seen on the islands. The first fast-food restaurant to open in New Zealand was Kentucky Fried Chicken in 1971. Pizza Hut arrived in 1974 and McDonalds in 1976. But fish and chips is still said to be the most popular fast food among New Zealanders.

7. What is the currency of New Zealand?

Answer: New Zealand Dollar

The New Zealand Dollar is mostly written as just a dollar sign within New Zealand ($) but is sometimes written as NZ$ so it can be clearly distinguished from other types of dollar. The official sign for it is NZD.

8. The name 'New Zealand' in Maori is Aotearoa. What does this translate to in English?

Answer: Land of the Long White Cloud

This name has no legal recognition, but it is the common name for New Zealand among the Maori. Neighbours to New Zealand include Fiji, Tonga and New Caledonia and to the north-west, Australia.

9. How many peaks does the South Island of New Zealand have?

Answer: 18

The South Island is famous for its mountainous landscape whereas the North Island is well-known for its volcanoes one of them being active. The total land area for New Zealand is 268,680 square kilometres which is 103,738 square miles.

10. What is the main religion of New Zealand?

Answer: Christianity

The Ratana Church is the religion among the Maori. Christianity is the most popular religion although 40% of the population do not belong to any religion at all. Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism and Judaism are minority religions in New Zealand.

Source: Author pinky_perfect

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