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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What do we call opposite points on the planet?
antipodes
cardinal points
opposites
If we look at a Pacific-centered map, where is New Zealand situated?
in the western part of the world
in the central part of the world
in the eastern part of the world
What bird has become a symbol of New Zealand?
the ostrich
the kiwi
the kakapo
What nickname do New Zealanders have?
"koalas"
"All Blacks"
"kiwis"
What’s the largest city in New Zealand?
Auckland
Christchurch
Wellington
What’s the capital city in New Zealand?
Auckland
Christchurch
Wellington
What’s New Zealand’s weather like?
Tropical (warm and humid)
Continental (hot in summer, cold and windy in the winter)
Extremely variable
Why is Auckland called the City of Sails?
Because there are many shops which offer discounts.
Because there are many boats.
Because there are many fishermen.
Why is Auckland ranked among the best places to live in the world? Because of ...
its mild climate
its leisure facilities
its job opportunities
all three previous options are correct
When did New Zealand become part of the British Empire?
1642
1840
1918
What are the official languages of New Zealand?
English
New Zealand sign language
Maori language
All three previous options are correct
Who are the Maoris?
Indigenous people
Wizards and magicians
Rugby players
How and when did the Maoris arrive in New Zealand?
They arrived in canoes from some Eastern Polynesian islands 700 to 1000 years ago.
They arrived in boats from Australia 500 years ago.
They arrived in planes 100 years ago.
What is the Haka?
a war dance
a greeting which involves pressing noses
a traditional way of cooking in heated stones in the earth, covered with leaves.
Who was Sir Edmund Hillary?
A ruler who gave women the right to vote in 1893.
An aristocrat who abolished slavery in New Zealand in 1933
The first man to climb the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest, in 1953
Which is the most popular sport in New Zealand?
cricket
netball
basketball
rugby
What is Mount Ruapehu?
It is the highest mountain in the South Island
It is the highest mountain in the North Island.
It is the highest volcano in the South Island.
It is the highest volcano in the North Island.
What is Mount Cook?
It is the highest mountain in the South Island
It is the highest mountain in the North Island.
It is the highest volcano in the South Island.
It is the highest volcano in the North Island.
How many endemic species of birds are there in New Zealand?
29
49
79
Why have so many film directors chosen New Zealand as the setting for their productions?
Due to its varied landscape.
Due to its amazing wildlife.
Due to its mild climate
All three previous options are correct
