WorksheetsNew Zealand factfile (HW5)
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is the capital city of New Zealand?
Hamilton
Wellington
Auckland
Christchurch
What is the name of the sea between New Zealand and Australia?
the Coral Sea
the Arafura Sea
the Tasman Sea
the Timor Sea
What is the nickname for a New Zealander?
Mango
Kiwano
Avocado
Kiwi
Who are the native people of New Zealand?
the Māori
the Aborigines
the Mayans
the Incas
What two main islands make up New Zealand?
the East & the West Island
the East & the South Island
the North & the South Island
the North & the West Island
What are the official languages of New Zealand?
English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language
English and Māori
English, French and Māori
English, French and New Zealand Sign Language
What does the flag of New Zealand look like?
What ocean borders New Zealand?
the Atlantic Ocean
the Indian Ocean
the Arctic Ocean
the Pacific Ocean
What is the most popular sport in New Zealand?
football
basketball
tennis
rugby
How do we say ‘Hello!’ in Māori language?
Que ora!
Kia ora!
Hia orra!
Mia ora!
How many smaller islands are there in New Zealand?
500
600
550
650
What is the nickname of the New Zealand national rugby union team?
All Whites
All Browns
All Blacks
All Greens
What is the name of a New Zealand lizard with the third eye on its head?
kakapo
takahe
tuatara
kea
What is the name of Ella Smith’s hometown and the biggest city in New Zealand?
Auckland
Rotorua
Hamilton
Wellington
What is the name of the traditional Māori war dance?
taka
haka
maka
daka
What are some of the most popular summer sports in New Zealand?
swimming, sailing, snowboarding & kayaking
sailing, rafting, skiing & swimming
surfing, rafting, ice skating & sailing
surfing, parasailing, kayaking & rafting
When does the school year start in New Zealand?
in September or October
in January or February
in October or November
in April or May
What is the name of the traditional New Zealand dessert?
pavlova
lamington
petrova
louise
When do New Zealanders celebrate Christmas?
in spring
in winter
in summer
in autumn
What is the symbol and national plant of New Zealand?
silver fern
black fern
green fern
golden fern
How many terms do the students have in New Zealand schools?
2
3
4
5
How do we call a traditional Māori cooking method?
BBQ
hāngi
māngi
steaming
How many sheep per person are there in New Zealand?
10
8
7
6
What is the name of a New Zealand bird that cannot fly?
kiwi
tomtit
kea
tui
What is the name of a famous movie set in New Zealand?
The Lord of the Rings Movie Set
The Harry Potter Movie Set
The Hobbiton Movie Set
The Game of Thrones Movie Set
