WorksheetsGordonton School Quiz Week 10 Term 3
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
Why has Morocco been in the news?
It has been hit by a powerful earthquake
There has been a large gas explosion in the city of Marrakesh
The country is experiencing the worst flooding in 150 years
Kiwi tennis player Erin Routliffe, has made history with a win at the US Open. Which title did she win?
Women’s Doubles
Mixed Doubles
Junior Women’s Doubles
Novak Djokovic won a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title at the US Open in New York. Who previously held the record?
Spain’s Rafael Nadal
America’s John McEnroe
Australia’s Margaret Court
One of the most active volcanoes in the world Kilauea, began erupting after a two-month pause. Where is Kilauea?
Brazil
Hawaii
Indonesia
Which political party has promised tax cuts that will be partially funded by a tax on foreigners buying New Zealand houses?
Labour
National Party
Green Party
Which European city is introducing a fee for daily visitors of 5 euro?
Paris
Amsterdam
Venice
What was announced at the G20 summit - an annual gathering of the world's top economies?
Plans to introduce a new rail and shipping corridor that will link India with the Middle East and Europe
A ban on Russia from the G20
Every country in the G20 will double their current investment into green technologies
Aotearoa New Zealand celebrated Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori last week. Which of the following is NOT the Māori name for a city in the North Island?
Kirikiriroa
Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Ōtepoti
Apple has confirmed its new iPhone will not feature …?
Face ID
A lightning charging port
A three camera system
In a tragic event, a rhinoceros has killed a zookeeper at an Austrian zoo. What was the zookeeper doing when she was fatally injured by the animal?
Checking its teeth
Applying insect repellent
Giving it a vitamin injection
A cruise ship carrying 206 people including 90 Australians and 3 New Zealanders became grounded in waters around …?
Greenland
The Caribbean
The Strait of Gibraltar
A Bay of Plenty schoolboy has won a nine hole golf competition at the AIMS Games in Tauranga. What made his win more impressive?
He has an eye condition that makes it difficult to see the ball
His arm was in a cast
He had only played three rounds of golf in his life
A sale earlier this year has broken the record for New Zealand’s most expensive home. What did it sell for?
$20 million
$40 million
$80 million
Why was the city of Sydney in the news last week?
They recorded their hottest temperature for the year
Their air quality was rated “very poor”
They celebrated the 75th birthday of the Sydney Opera House
What is the name of the online tool that can help kiwi voters compare their own views with the policies of political parties?
Vote GPS
Vote Compass
Vote Map
What is the last name of this well-known man?
(a)
In which country did this man arrive, to much media attention?
Russia
South Korea
North Korea
In which North African country was this devastating situation caused by heavy rain and the failure of two large dams?
Morocco
Egypt
Libya
Which South American country has this flag?
Ecuador
Colombia
Venezuela
What is the last name of this sportsman?
(a)
