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WorksheetsGordonton School Quiz Week 1 Term 2
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which of the following will people attending the Tokyo Olympics, be discouraged from doing?
clapping
singing
holding flags
For what reason was Donald Trump impeached for a second time?
‘incitement of insurrection’
‘damaging the image of the United States’
‘refusing to accept the election results’
February 22 saw the 10th anniversary of what?
The Christchurch Earthquake
The race win that bought the America’s Cup back to New Zealand
New Zealand hosting the Rugby World Cup
What is the name of the boat which won the America’s Cup?
Kia Kaha
Aotearoa
Te Rehutai
In late February, Israel suffered one of it’s worst ecological disasters. What happened?
They suffered a massive oil spill off their coastline
There was a meltdown in a nuclear power plant
They had a massive rubbish dump fire
Which New Zealand television show celebrated their 40th year on air last term?
Shortland Street
What Now
Fair Go
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?
Bay of Plenty
West Coast of the South Island
Canterbury
Who interviewed Prince Harry and Meghan last month?
Oprah Winfrey
Barbara Walters
Jimmy Fallon
Why were two East Otago towns, Karitane and Waikouaiti, in the news in February?
They had been hit by brush fires
Lead was found in the town’s water supplies
They had run out of tap water
The 8.1 magnitude earthquake that triggered a Tsunami alert on 5 March occurred where?
Norfolk Island
Kermadec Islands
Cook Islands
Which of the following singers set a new record for the most Grammys at the latest awards show?
Beyoncé
Adele
Ed Sherran
Environment Minister David Parker announced that the RMA will be scrapped and replaced with three new laws. What does RMA stand for?
Rivers Management Act
Resource Management Act
Restoration and Maintenance Act
Which famous children’s author has had books removed from publication over racist imagery?
Roald Dahl
J.K Rowling
Dr Seuss
Who did Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta, say was trashing their own reputation in March?
National MP, Simon Bridges
Prince Harry
Australia’s Home Affairs Minister, Peter Dutton
In March, the Broadcasting Standards Authority announced they will no longer investigate complaints about …?
The clothing choices of television presenters
The number of fast-food advertisements on television
The use of te reo Māori on television
What is the name of this building?
Buckingham Palace
Westminster Abbey
Windsor Castle
In what shipping channel did this problem occur last term?
The English Channel
The Panama Canal
The Suez Canal
In which city was this spectacular parade held recently?
Cairo
Las Vegas
Singapore
What is the last name of the man on the left?
(a)
Which country has this flag?
(a)
