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WorksheetsWeekly Quiz - Term 1 Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Why was Waitangi’s Treaty Grounds closed to the public on Waitangi Day?
COVID-19 restrictions meant the usual Waitangi Day commemorations couldn’t proceed
Protesters were preventing the public from entering the grounds
Storm damage had cut off access to the area
Which country has been named the happiest country the world in a United Nations survey?
New Zealand
Finland
France
The Queen has left Buckingham Palace permanently. Where will she be living?
Balmoral Castle
Windsor Castle
Kensington Palace
Financial restrictions and sanctions have had a major effect on Russia' economy and currency. What is the name of the currency used in Russia?
Euro
Rand
Rouble
Why was New Zealand journalist Charlotte Bellis, in the news last term?
She was presented with an international award for her investigation into conditions on fishing vessels
She was pregnant and was stranded in Afghanistan due to COVID-19 border restrictions
She had been detained in China by police after filming in a temple
Which of the following is set to be a pilot event in the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham later this year?
Esports
MMA (Mixed Martial Arts)
Darts
A ship called 'Felicity Ace' was adrift and burnt at sea off the coast of Portugal in February. What unusual cargo sunk with the burnt ship?
20 racing yachts
4000 luxury cars
500 metro trains
In which sport did New Zealand NOT win a gold medal during the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics?
Men's Skiing Halfpipe
Women's Snowboarding Slopestyle
Men's Snowboarding Big Air
Which global company reached a valuation of $3 trillion, earlier this year, making it the most valuable in history?
Meta
Apple
For which famous Australian cricketer was a large memorial recently held in the largest stadium - the MCG?
Steve Waugh
Shane Warne
Ricky Ponting
With which country did New Zealand sign a free trade agreement in March, worth up to $1 billion?
United Kingdom
Mexico
India
Which free online word game was bought last term by the New York Times for a seven figure sum?
Word Wipe
Wordle
Wordscapes
Why was singer Ed Sheeran in the news last month?
He shaved his hair for a charity event
He had been accused of copying parts of his hit song 'Shape Of You'
He announced he will be a celebrity judge in the next series of 'Britain's Got Talent'
What sport does the Moana Pasifika team play?
Softball
Rugby league
Rugby union
Which famous world landmark recently marked the 90th anniversary of its opening?
The Golden Gate Bridge
The Auckland Harbour Bridge
The Sydney Harbour Bridge
This man has been in the news a lot. For which country is he the President?
(a)
In which major world city was this photo taken in February?
(a)
What is the nickname of the building in the top-right of this photo?
(a)
Which Southeast Asian country has this flag?
Singapore
Indonesia
Cambodia
What is shown in this dramatic weather satellite image from Tonga earlier in the year?
A category 5 hurricane
A nuclear test
A volcanic eruption
