Multilingualism in New Zealand Census

Multilingualism in New Zealand Census

Assessment

Interactive Video

English, World Languages, Social Studies

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

FREE Resource

The video explores the languages spoken in New Zealand, focusing on the official languages: English, Te Reo Māori, and New Zealand Sign Language. It uses data from the 2013 census to highlight language usage, showing that while English is predominant, a significant portion of the population is multilingual. The video also discusses the diversity of languages spoken across different regions, such as Auckland, Wellington, and Canterbury, and concludes with an invitation to explore more Kiwi Culture videos.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT an official language of New Zealand?

English

Te Reo Māori

New Zealand Sign Language

French

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the 2013 census, which language was spoken by the majority of New Zealanders?

Samoan

English

Te Reo Māori

Hindi

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people were able to communicate in all three official languages of New Zealand according to the 2013 census?

3,800,000

148,000

20,000

5,676

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of New Zealand's population was multilingual according to the 2013 census?

18.6%

25.4%

60.4%

39.6%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Among the multilingual population, what percentage were born overseas?

18.6%

60.4%

39.6%

96%

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which city is NOT mentioned as a place where most multilingual people live?

Wellington

Auckland

Hamilton

Canterbury

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which language is NOT listed as one of the most common languages for multilingual people in New Zealand?

Spanish

English

Māori

Samoan

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which regions do the most common languages for multilingual people differ from the rest of New Zealand?

Tauranga, Napier, and Invercargill

Christchurch, Queenstown, and Rotorua

Auckland, Wellington, and Canterbury

Hamilton, Dunedin, and Nelson