Gordonton School Quiz Week 9 Term 4

The Government declared a state of emergency in February during cyclone Gabrielle - only the third in New Zealand's history. Which two events led to the previous state of emergency declarations?

• Cyclone Bola and the 2011 Christchurch earthquake

• 1931 Napier earthquake and Cyclone Bola

• 2011 Christchurch earthquake and the COVID-19 pandemic

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck in February claimed over 40,000 lives in Turkey and which other country?

• Syria

• Afghanistan

• Iraq

Who won the New Zealander of the Year award for 2023?

• A pair of twin musicians

• A Māori astronomer

• A former rugby player and mental health advocate

Who was forced to cancel Auckland concerts in January due to major flooding in the city?

• Ed Sheeran

• Foo Fighters

• Elton John

Changes introduced in May allow New Zealanders to apply for Australian citizenship if they have lived there for more than …?

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 10 years

Which country announced in May that it will ban the recreational use of vapes?

• Japan

• United States

• Australia

Which Australian region withdrew from hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games in July?

• Victoria

• Queensland

• New South Wales

A gathering of tens of thousands of teenagers from more than 100 countries, were evacuated from South Korea in August due to an approaching typhoon. Why were they there?

• The Junior World Athletics Championships

• The Junior FIFA World Cup

• The World Scout Jamboree

This year, India joined an elite club of countries that have achieved a soft landing on the moon. Which country is NOT part of the “club”?

• United Kingdom

• China

• United States

Why was China upset with Japan at the end of Term 3?

• Japanese leaders met with Taiwan’s foreign minister

• In August Japan began releasing treated radioactive water into the ocean

• Japan banned the importation of Chinese made electronic goods into the country