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Gordonton School Quiz Week 1 Term 2

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following will people attending the Tokyo Olympics, be discouraged from doing?

a)

clapping

b)

singing

c)

holding flags

2.

For what reason was Donald Trump impeached for a second time?

a)

‘incitement of insurrection’

b)

‘damaging the image of the United States’

c)

‘refusing to accept the election results’

3.

February 22 saw the 10th anniversary of what?

a)

The Christchurch Earthquake

b)

The race win that bought the America’s Cup back to New Zealand

c)

New Zealand hosting the Rugby World Cup

4.

What is the name of the boat which won the America’s Cup?

a)

Kia Kaha

b)

Aotearoa

c)

Te Rehutai

5.

In late February, Israel suffered one of it’s worst ecological disasters. What happened?

a)

They suffered a massive oil spill off their coastline

b)

There was a meltdown in a nuclear power plant

c)

They had a massive rubbish dump fire

6.

Which New Zealand television show celebrated their 40th year on air last term?

a)

Shortland Street

b)

What Now

c)

Fair Go

7.

In February, it was announced that the Pike River Mine recovery team had gone as far as they could into the mine which collapsed in an explosion in 2010. Where is the Pike River Mine located?

a)

Bay of Plenty

b)

West Coast of the South Island

c)

Canterbury

8.

Who interviewed Prince Harry and Meghan last month?

a)

Oprah Winfrey

b)

Barbara Walters

c)

Jimmy Fallon

9.

Why were two East Otago towns, Karitane and Waikouaiti, in the news in February?

a)

They had been hit by brush fires

b)

Lead was found in the town’s water supplies

c)

They had run out of tap water

10.

The 8.1 magnitude earthquake that triggered a Tsunami alert on 5 March occurred where?

a)

Norfolk Island

b)

Kermadec Islands

c)

Cook Islands

11.

Which of the following singers set a new record for the most Grammys at the latest awards show?

a)

Beyoncé

b)

Adele

c)

Ed Sherran

12.

Environment Minister David Parker announced that the RMA will be scrapped and replaced with three new laws. What does RMA stand for?

a)

Rivers Management Act

b)

Resource Management Act

c)

Restoration and Maintenance Act

13.

Which famous children’s author has had books removed from publication over racist imagery?

a)

Roald Dahl

b)

J.K Rowling

c)

Dr Seuss

14.

Who did Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta, say was trashing their own reputation in March?

a)

National MP, Simon Bridges

b)

Prince Harry

c)

Australia’s Home Affairs Minister, Peter Dutton

15.

In March, the Broadcasting Standards Authority announced they will no longer investigate complaints about …?

a)

The clothing choices of television presenters

b)

The number of fast-food advertisements on television

c)

The use of te reo Māori on television

16.

What is the name of this building?

a)

Buckingham Palace

b)

Westminster Abbey

c)

Windsor Castle

17.

In what shipping channel did this problem occur last term?

a)

The English Channel

b)

The Panama Canal

c)

The Suez Canal

18.

In which city was this spectacular parade held recently?

a)

Cairo

b)

Las Vegas

c)

Singapore

19.

What is the last name of the man on the left?

(a)  

20.

Which country has this flag?

(a)