Geography, plants and animals
What is the closest country to NZ?
Australia
Who were the first inhabitants of NZ?
The Maori
Give another name for NZ.
The Land of the Long White Cloud
You cannot find them in NZ. Who are they?
Snakes
How is the climate in NZ?
Mild with plenty of rain
When (approximately) did the first Europeans arrive in NZ?
In the 1600s.
What's the name of the dance the All Blacks perform before rugby games?
The Haka
Complete:
There are more ... than humans in NZ!
Sheep
Which ocean borders NZ?
The Pacific Ocean.
Which events reduced the Maori population by the end of the 1800s?
Warfare and diseases
Give two examples of Maori crafts.
Wood carving and weaving.
In which season is celebrated Christmas in NZ?
Summer!
You can find NZ's longest river in the North Island.
What's the percentage of New Zealanders who claim to have Maori ancestors?
10%
What's a "moko"?
What does it represent for Maori people?
A "moko" is a tatoo.
It represents the storyline of ancestry of Maori people.
What do you have to do if you want to become a citizen of New Zealand?
You have to swear an oath of loyalty to King Charles III.
Which animals were brought by European settlers? (3)
Red deer, opossums and rabbits.
How is called the country's national day?
Why is this day special?
Waitangi Day
This day is special because it commemorates the Treaty of Waitangi.
This treaty was an agreement in which the Maori accepted British rule in exchange for protection of their land rights.
Do you remember (in English of course) the beginning of the Haka song (the first couple of lines)?
We are the children of Aotearoa.
We hold the knowledge of our ancestors.
How many earthquakes (approximately) does NZ have to experience each year?
Around 15 000!