Christchurch

What is the official founding date of the city?

• March 27, 1848

• March 27, 1840

• March 27, 1850

• March 27, 1827

According to archaeologists, the first people in New Zealand were the Maori Iwi Waitaha.

• True

• False

What was the name of the archbishop who led the Canterbury Association?

• Pope of Rome Pius IX

• Abel Janszon Tasman

• James Cook

• Archbishop of Canterbury John Sumner

What was the purpose of the Canterbury Association?

• The sole rule of Archbishop of Canterbury John Sumner

• Establishment of an Anglican colony on the South Island of New Zealand

• Spreading the Faith

• Construction of a new Christian church

Christchurch is the first city in New Zealand to be awarded city status.

• False

• True

When was Christchurch granted city status?

• March 27, 1848

• July 31, 1863

• July 31, 1856

• December 16, 1850

When was the country's first passenger railway, the Ferrymead Railway, opened?

• 1863

• 1850

• 1848

• 1836

Christchurch is also historically known as a gateway to Antarctica as it has a long history of being a departure point for Antarctic exploration expeditions.

• False

• True