Gordonton School Quiz Week 1 Term 2 (revision)

Why were Waitangi’s Treaty Grounds closed to the public on Waitangi Day?

• COVID-19 restrictions meant the usual Waitangi Day commemorations couldn’t proceed

• Protesters were preventing the public from entering the grounds

• Storm damage had cut off access to the area

Which country has been named the happiest country the world in a United Nations survey?

• New Zealand

• Finland

• France

The Queen has left Buckingham Palace permanently. Where will she be living?

• Balmoral Castle

• Windsor Castle

• Kensington Palace

Financial restrictions and sanctions have had a major effect on Russia' economy and currency. What is the name of the currency used in Russia?

• Euro

• Rand

• Rouble

Why was New Zealand journalist Charlotte Bellis, in the news last term?

• She was presented with an international award for her investigation into conditions on fishing vessels

• She was pregnant and was stranded in Afghanistan due to COVID-19 border restrictions

• She had been detained in China by police after filming in a temple

Which of the following is set to be a pilot event in the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham later this year?

• Esports

• MMA (Mixed Martial Arts)

• Darts

A ship called 'Felicity Ace' was adrift and burnt at sea off the coast of Portugal in February. What unusual cargo sunk with the burnt ship?

• 20 racing yachts

• 4000 luxury cars

• 500 metro trains

In which sport did New Zealand NOT win a gold medal during the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics?

• Men's Skiing Halfpipe

• Women's Snowboarding Slopestyle

• Men's Snowboarding Big Air

Which global company reached a valuation of $3 trillion, earlier this year, making it the most valuable in history?

• Meta

• Apple

• Google

For which famous Australian cricketer was a large memorial recently held in the largest stadium - the MCG?

• Steve Waugh

• Shane Warne

• Ricky Ponting