Weekly Quiz T3 Wk10

Why has Morocco been in the news? 

• It has been hit by a powerful earthquake 

• There has been a large gas explosion in the city of Marrakesh 

• The country is experiencing the worst flooding in 150 years 

Kiwi tennis player Erin Routliffe, has made history with a win at the US Open. Which title did she win? 

• Women’s Doubles 

• Mixed Doubles 

• Junior Women’s Doubles 

Novak Djokovic won a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title at the US Open in New York. Who previously held the record? 

• Spain’s Rafael Nadal 

• America’s John McEnroe 

• Australia’s Margaret Court 

One of the most active volcanoes in the world Kilauea, began erupting after a two month pause. Where is Kilauea? 

• Brazil 

• Hawaii

• Indonesia 

Which political party has promised tax cuts that will be partially funded by a tax on foreigners buying New Zealand houses? 

• Labour

• National Party

• Green Party 

Which European city is introducing a fee for daily visitors of 5 euro? 

• Paris

• Amsterdam

• Venice

What was announced at the G20 summit - an annual gathering of the world's top economies? 

• Plans to introduce a new rail and shipping corridor that will link India with the Middle East and Europe 

• A ban on Russia from the G20 

• Every country in the G20 will double their current investment into green technologies 

Aotearoa New Zealand celebrated Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori last week. Which of the 

• Kirikiriroa

• Te Whanganui-a-Tara

• Ōtepoti 

Apple has confirmed its new iPhone will not feature …? 

• Face ID 

• A lightning charging port 

• A three camera system 

In a tragic event a rhinoceros has killed a zookeeper at an Austrian zoo. What was the zookeeper doing when she was fatally injured by the animal? 

• Checking its teeth 

• Applying insect repellent 

• Giving it a vitamin injection