Wildlife
What is the national bird of New Zealand ?
A-Penguin
B-Kiwi
C-Eagle
D-Swan
B-Kiwi
Who were the first people to live in New Zealand ?
A-Māori
B-Romains
C-Vikings
D-Australians
A-Māori
What is the traditional Māori dance called ?
A-Kiwi
B-Haka
C-Samba
D-Hāka
B-Haka
What sport is most popular in New Zealand ?
A-Basketball
B-Tennis
C-Baseball
D-Rugby
D-Rugby
Which ocean surrounds New Zealand?
A. Atlantic Ocean
B. Pacific Ocean
C. Indian Ocean
D. Arctic Ocean
B. Pacific Ocean
What tree is an important symbol of New Zealand ?
A-Oak
B-Maple
C-Kauri
D-Palm
C-Kauri
Which European explorer reached New Zealand in 1769 ?
A-Christopher Colombus
B-Marco Polo
C-Rosa Park
D-James Cook
D-James Cook
Is the haka performed only during rugby ?
A-Yes
B-No by men
C-Only at school
D-No
D-No
What is the largest city in New Zealand ?
A-Wellington
B-Auckland
C-Nelson
D-Tauranga
B-Auckland
What is the highest mountain in New Zealand?
A. Mount Victoria
B. Mount Cook / Aoraki
C. Mount Tititea
D. Mount Albert
B. Mount Cook / Aoraki
What is special about the kakapo?
A. It can swim underwater
B. It is a rare flightless parrot
C. It changes color
D. It can fly very high
B. It is a rare flightless parrot
What is the capital city of New Zealand ?
A-London
B-Hamilton
C-Wellington
D-Auckland
C-Wellington
What does “Kia ora” mean?
A. Goodbye
B. Good luck
C. Hello and good health
D. Thank you
C. Hello and good health
What color are the uniforms of New Zealand’s famous rugby team?
A. Red
B. Blue
C. Black
D. Green
C. Black
Which island is larger in New Zealand?
A. North Island
B. South Island
C. Stewart Island
D. Waiheke Island
B. South Island
Which New Zealand bird is famous for stealing shiny objectif ?
A-Kea
B-Kiwi
C-Kiwi's
D-Tuatara
B-Kiwi
Which country colonised New Zealand?
A. Spain
B. Germany
C. Britain
D. Italy
C. Britain
What is a marae?
A. A traditional Māori meeting place
B. A volcano
C. A traditional dance
D. A musical instrument
A. A traditional Māori meeting place
Why is Queenstown famous?
A. It is known for adventure sports
B. It has the biggest zoo
C. It is the capital city
D. It is underground
A. It is known for adventure sports
Which city is known as the adventure capital of New Zealand?
A. Wellington
B. Queenstown
C. Hamilton
D. Napier
B. Queenstown
Which reptile is unique to New Zealand?
A. Iguana
B. Crocodile
C. Tuatara
D. Python
C. Tuatara
Why is the Treaty of Waitangi important?
A. It created rugby rules
B. It was an agreement between Māori chiefs and Britain
C. It changed the flag
D. It ended a war
B. It was an agreement between Māori chiefs and Britain
What is “ta moko”?
A. A traditional tattoo art
B. A traditional meal
C. A Māori boat
D. A type of song
A. A traditional tattoo art
What is surprising about New Zealand’s population?
A. There are more sheep than people
B. Nobody lives there
C. Penguins live in houses
D. Cars are forbidden
A. There are more sheep than people
Which tectonic plates meet near New Zealand?
A. African and Antarctic
B. Pacific and Australian
C. Eurasian and Pacific
D. South American and Nazca
B. Pacific and Australian