Religion
What religion is symbolised by a cross?
Christianity.
When was Te Tiriti o Waitangi signed? (date and year)
February 6, 1840
Where did the Olympic games originate?
Greece.
Two people were trapped on this natural landmark last week. What is its Māori name?
Aoraki.
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter.
What is the most common belief in New Zealand?
Secularism - No religion.
What words were mis-translated in Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Sovereignty and Governorship
What is the name of the famous pyramids in Egypt?
The Pyramids of Gaza.
What is the name of a storm which has caused significant flooding in Europe recently?
Storm Boris.
What gas do we breath in?
Oxygen.
Who is the head of the Catholic Church?
The Pope.
Provide 3 points about the Land Wars. (When?, What? and Who?)
The Land Wars were a series of conflicts between Māori and British that took place over land ownership and sovereignty in the 1860's and 1870's.
How many wives did Henry VIII have? - Name them for double points!
6.
Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard, Catherine Parr.
Where was Donald Trump when a second assassination attempt against him was foiled by Secret Service agents last week?
On a golf course.
Name the four countries that make up the United Kingdom.
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales.
Which Greek god is known for being extremely fast and served as the gods' messenger?
Hermes.
What is the Waitangi Tribunal?
The Waitangi Tribunal (established in 1975) fights for the rights of Māori surrounding land claims.
How long did the "100-Year War" last?
116 Years.
Who has agreed to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games?
Glasgow.
What fell on Sir Isaac Newton's head when he discovered gravity?
Who is the Latter-day Saints' founder?
Joseph Smith.
What are some current issues that Māori face today? (Name 2 and what that means for Māori life)
Land Rights and Claims: The Waitangi Tribunal -> Reconnection to their heritage.
Language: Loss of language with the introduction of Missionaries setting up schools -> Revival of language in different sectors of the community.
Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?
Marie Cure.
Why has singer Miley Cyrus been in the news?
She is being sued for her 2023 song Flowers.
How many continents are there + name them.
Seven.
Antarctica, Asia, South America, North America, Oceania, Europe and Africa.