Pūrākau/Myths
The Greek god known as the King of Gods and who rules over Mount Olympus.
Who is Zeus.
Who is the current Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand?
David Seymour
The name of the large river located south of Manawatū College.
The Manawatū River
Who is the famous New Zealander on the ten dollar note?
What is the world famous monument which you can visit on Liberty Island, in New York, USA.
The Statue of Liberty
The Māori atua known for separating his parents, Ranginui and Papatūānuku.
Who is Tāne Mahuta.
On what date was Te Tiriti o Waitangi (The Treaty of Waitangi) first signed?
February 6th, 1840
Name one practice that contributes to pollution of the rivers in New Zealand?
Farming, wastewater from factories and towns, deforestation (sediment into the river), urbanisation (cars)
What is the famous New Zealander, Sir Edmond Hillary, known for?
Being the first person, along side his Tenzing Norgay, to summit Mt Everest/Sagarmatha
Who was the highest paid sports person in 2025, earning over $275 million dollars?
Who is Cristiano Ronaldo
Who is Demeter.
What is one key difference between Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Treaty of Waitangi?
The translation and interpretation between texts differ. Kawanatanga used in Te Tiriti (meaning Governorship) is replaced with Sovereignty in the Treaty of Waitangi.
The term given to the cutting down of trees permanently.
deforestation
Who is the famous New Zealander on the 100 dollar note, known for splitting the atom?
Who is Sir Ernest Rutherford/
In science, this man, born in Germany, developed the theory of relativity, represented by the equation E=mc2
Who is Albert Einstein.
In Greek Mythology, who is the youngest Titan son of Gaia, and father of Zeus, who overthrew his father Uranus to rule.
Who is Cronus.
How many Members of Parliament (MPs)/Seats are there generally in the New Zealand House of Representatives?
120.
Identify some negative impacts of fast fashion.
high waste, poor working conditions, low quality, low wages
What location, world famous in New Zealand, is known for its role as Mt Doom in the Lord of the Rings movies?
Mt Ngāuruhoe.
This American musician, who shares her name with a snake, holds the record for the most Grammys won by any artist.
Who is Beyonce.
Who is Mahuika.
What is the name given to a government in which two or more parties compromise and come together to secure the majority seats.
Note: New Zealand currently has this form of government.
A coalition government
Nitrogen / Nitrate Leaching
Who is Tā Apirana Ngata.
At 8,848 meters, this is the highest mountain above sea level, located on the border of Nepal and China.
What is Mount Everest/Sagarmatha.