FBS February 2022

In 1840 the Treaty of Waitangi was signed. Where in NZ did this happen?

• Auckland

• Bay of Islands

• Wellington

• Bay of Plenty

On what day do we celebrate Waitangi day?

• 1 February

• 5 February

• 6 February

• 10 February

What are February's two astrological signs?

• Aquarius and Pisces
• Aquarius and Aries
• Pisces and Aries
• Pisces and Capricorn

What is the birthstone for February?

• Garnet
• Opal
• Amethyst
• Topaz

February is _________ History Month.

• Women's
• Native American
• Asian
• Black

In February 1952, when King George VI died, who became the ruling monarch?

• Queen Elsa

• Queen Elizabeth I

• King Henry VIII

• Queen Elizabeth II

Answer explanation

^{February 6, 1952 - King George VI of England died. Upon his death, his daughter Princess Elizabeth became Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Although she took over within days, her actual coronation took place on June 2, 1953.}

1981 - Melbourne Cricket Ground - Australia vs New Zealand. What did Greg Chappell order his brother to do in the last over?

• Bowl underarm

• Retire from cricket

• Go streaking

• Bowl a wide ball

Answer explanation

^{New Zealand needed 6 runs to tie the match from the final ball, with eight wickets down. Greg Chappell, the Australian captain, instructed the bowler (his younger brother Trevor) to bowl underarm in a bid to prevent the Number 10 New Zealand batsman (Brian McKechnie) from getting under the delivery with sufficient power and elevation to hit a six}

Who was created first: Barbie or GI Joe?

• Barbie

• GI Joe

Which significant event happened in NZ first? The first Big Day out or the opening of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa?

• Te Papa opening

• The Big Day Out

Answer explanation

The first Big Day Out was held in NZ in 1994, and the museum Te Papa was opened in 1998

At the 2004 Oscars, the Lord of the Rings - Return of the King, won how many oscars?

• 5

• 11

• 7

• 13