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Gordonton School Quiz Week 10 Term 3

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why has Morocco been in the news?

a)

It has been hit by a powerful earthquake

b)

There has been a large gas explosion in the city of Marrakesh

c)

The country is experiencing the worst flooding in 150 years

2.

Kiwi tennis player Erin Routliffe, has made history with a win at the US Open. Which title did she win?

a)

Women’s Doubles

b)

Mixed Doubles

c)

Junior Women’s Doubles

3.

Novak Djokovic won a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title at the US Open in New York. Who previously held the record?

a)

Spain’s Rafael Nadal

b)

America’s John McEnroe

c)

Australia’s Margaret Court

4.

One of the most active volcanoes in the world Kilauea, began erupting after a two-month pause. Where is Kilauea?

a)

Brazil

b)

Hawaii

c)

Indonesia

5.

Which political party has promised tax cuts that will be partially funded by a tax on foreigners buying New Zealand houses?

a)

Labour

b)

National Party

c)

Green Party

6.

Which European city is introducing a fee for daily visitors of 5 euro?

a)

Paris

b)

Amsterdam

c)

Venice

7.

What was announced at the G20 summit - an annual gathering of the world's top economies?

a)

Plans to introduce a new rail and shipping corridor that will link India with the Middle East and Europe

b)

A ban on Russia from the G20

c)

Every country in the G20 will double their current investment into green technologies

8.

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?

a)

Kirikiriroa

b)

Te Whanganui-a-Tara

c)

Ōtepoti

9.

Apple has confirmed its new iPhone will not feature …?

a)

Face ID

b)

A lightning charging port

c)

A three camera system

10.

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?

a)

Checking its teeth

b)

Applying insect repellent

c)

Giving it a vitamin injection

11.

A cruise ship carrying 206 people including 90 Australians and 3 New Zealanders became grounded in waters around …?

a)

Greenland

b)

The Caribbean

c)

The Strait of Gibraltar

12.

A Bay of Plenty schoolboy has won a nine hole golf competition at the AIMS Games in Tauranga. What made his win more impressive?

a)

He has an eye condition that makes it difficult to see the ball

b)

His arm was in a cast

c)

He had only played three rounds of golf in his life

13.

A sale earlier this year has broken the record for New Zealand’s most expensive home. What did it sell for?

a)

$20 million

b)

$40 million

c)

$80 million

14.

Why was the city of Sydney in the news last week?

a)

They recorded their hottest temperature for the year

b)

Their air quality was rated “very poor”

c)

They celebrated the 75th birthday of the Sydney Opera House

15.

What is the name of the online tool that can help kiwi voters compare their own views with the policies of political parties?

a)

Vote GPS

b)

Vote Compass

c)

Vote Map

16.

What is the last name of this well-known man?

(a)  

17.

In which country did this man arrive, to much media attention?

a)

Russia

b)

South Korea

c)

North Korea

18.

In which North African country was this devastating situation caused by heavy rain and the failure of two large dams?

a)

Morocco

b)

Egypt

c)

Libya

19.

Which South American country has this flag?

a)

Ecuador

b)

Colombia

c)

Venezuela

20.

What is the last name of this sportsman?

(a)