Gordonton School Quiz Week 5 Term 2

A Nepali Sherpa has broken the world record for total number of climbs to the summit Mount Everest. How many times has he climbed to the summit of the mountain?

• 9

• 27

• 65

The government has released its yearly budget. Which of the following was NOT included?

• 20 hours of free weekly childcare for two year olds

• Dropping the $5 fees on prescriptions

• Dropping car registration fees

Last week the leaders of the G7 gathered in Hiroshima. Where is Hiroshima?

• Japan

• Taiwan

• China

The ancient city of Pompeii has been in the news. Why is Pompeii famous?

• It was destroyed by a large volcanic eruption

• It is the home of the Roman Colosseum

• It is thought to have sunk below the sea

Last week, why was TV personality Hilary Barry denied access to the Fifa media hub?

• She couldn't prove she was a television reporter

• She insulted a Fifa executive.

• She forgot her identification card

For the first time in almost 30 years Auckland’s Mt Smart Stadium is being renamed as part of a new sponsorship deal. What is the new name?

• Kathmandu Stadium

• Go Media Stadium Mt Smart

• Rebel Sport Mt Smart Stadium

World Bee day was celebrated on 20 May. What is a formal term for a bee keeper?

• Apiarist

• Philatelist

• Botanist

Which is New Zealand’s cheapest region to rent property?

• Northland

• Southland

• Canterbury

Researchers from the University of Kitakyushu in Japan have built a house out of …?

• Recycled shoes

• Wool

• Recycled Nappies

Why have New Zealand clothing brands Glassons and Hallenstein Bros been in the news recently?

• They have been found to use harmful chemicals in their production process

• They are merging into unisex stores and will be called Glasson Brothers

• They have failed to publicly disclose where their clothes are made