Historical Events and Celebrations Quiz

What was the first official flag of New Zealand?

• The United Tribes flag

• The British Union Jack

• The Southern Cross flag

• The Silver Fern flag

Who was Jean-Baptiste Pompallier?

• A British explorer

• A famous scientist

• A Catholic bishop from France

• A New Zealand prime minister

In which year was the Republican Party founded in the USA?

• 1854

• 1834

• 1862

• 1840

Where did New Zealand's first railway open?

• Christchurch

• Auckland

• Wellington

• Nelson

Which two cities were involved in the first telephone call between cities?

• Los Angeles and San Francisco

• Chicago and New York City

• Boston and Washington D.C.

• Miami and Atlanta

Who was Caroll Spinney?

• A New Zealand politician

• A famous basketball player

• A puppeteer for Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch

• A renowned scientist

When did the first NCAA basketball tournament begin?

• 1945

• 1937

• 1933

• 1950

In 1984, where were the largest dinosaur footprints discovered?

• Australia

• New Zealand

• South Africa

• New Mexico

What happens during the Spring Equinox?

• The shortest day of the year

• The hottest day of the year

• The longest day of the year

• Daytime and nighttime are almost the same length

What is celebrated on March 20th?

• World Health Day

• International Literacy Day

• International Day of Happiness

• World Environment Day