Social Studies
What is a push factor?
A reason that people leave a country to migrate elsewhere e.g. war or famine
The superstar singer who had more than 2 million people at her show in Rio de Janiero recently (making it the biggest concert ever attended)
Lady Gaga
What is the first and last name of the famous British football player who just received a knighthood?
David Beckham
Name the fifth planet from the sun?
Jupiter
What does KFC stand for?
Kentucky Fried Chicken
What is a pull factor?
A reason that people want to migrate to a country e.g. More job opportunities
Vladmir Chuluksky is the President of Russia - True or False?
False - correct answer is Vladmir Putin
A remake of a popular Dreamworks animation film has released been recently - this time with real life actors in it. What is the name of it?
How to Train Your Dragon
What is the name for the famous Inca ruins found in Peru ?
Machu Picchu?
What kind of flour are most noodles made out of?
Wheat flour
Who is Hone Heke ?
Maaori leader - he signed Te Tiriti O Waitangi but then stood against it (famous for chopping down the flag pole)
What are tariffs?
Taxes on imported goods into a country
What is Taylor Swift's most popular song?
"Cruel Summer"
Olives grow on small shrubs - true or false?
False - they grow on trees
What is a sapote?
A fruit
Who is William Hobson?
First Governor of NZ - initiated the signing of the Treaty
Who is our current Deputy Prime Minister?
David Seymour
What is the number one film of all time (currently)?
Avatar
What kind of animal is a whale?
Mammal
Olives grow on small shrubs - true or false?
False - they grow on trees
What date and year were Te Tiriti O Waitangi signed?
Who is New Zealand women's rugby player of the year?
Jorja Miller
Who is Stevie Wonder and why is he famous and when did he become famous?
He is a highly acclaimed American musician from the 1960s and 1970s
Orangutans are found in which continent?
Asia
What country would I be in if I was eating Tom Yum?
Thailand