New Zealand
Finish the Quote
A Picnic
Environment
"WHIP"S & "CHAIN"S
100
New Zealand was the first
country in the world
to give what group of
people the right to vote?
Women
New Zealand was the first country in the world to grant women the right to vote in national parliamentary elections. This historic event happened on September 19, 1893, with the signing of the Electoral Act into law by Governor Lord Glasgow.
100
The Buck Stops ___
'Here'
Harry S. Truman had a sign on his desk that read 'The Buck Stops Here.' Fred M. Canfil, U.S. Marshall
and friend of Truman, had the sign made for Truman as a gift. “I’m from Missouri” is on the reverse side.
100
What cabbage dish is
frequently served
with hot dogs?
Saukerkraut
Sauerkraut means
“sour cabbage”
in German
100
Deciduous trees (The ones that lose their leaves) spend this season in a state of dormancy
Winter
This contrasts with evergreen trees, which retain their leaves year-round. The process of losing leaves is called abscission, and it's a natural part of their life cycle.
100
It's a disparaging term for a man's wife
The ol' ball and chain
The term originates from the historical use of a ball and chain as a physical restraint device for prisoners, symbolizing a restriction on freedom.
200
Christmas Day in
New Zealand is
during what season?
Summer
In New Zealand, Christmas Day (December 25th) falls during the summer season. This is because New Zealand is located in the Southern Hemisphere, where seasons are opposite to those in the Northern Hemisphere. The hottest Christmas day was 91 F
200
"Toto, I don't think we're in ____ anymore"
'Kansas'
This is a famous line from the 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz, spoken by Dorothy to her dog, Toto, after being swept away by a tornado to the magical land of Oz
200
What is the name of this pattern?
Gingham Pattern
The name “gingham” likely derives from the Malay word “genggang,” which means “striped.” It wasn't until European weavers got their hands on it that gingham evolved into the check pattern we now know.
200
People in Florida in the 1920s thought it useless & wanted it drained; it was made a national park in 1947
The Everglades
many people in the late 19th and early 20th centuries actively sought to drain the Florida Everglades. This desire was driven by the belief that the vast wetland was unproductive land and that its drainage would create valuable farmland and promote development.
200
This neck injury is often caused by the violent forward & backward motion of a car accident
Whiplash
The "whip-like" motion can injure the soft tissues of the neck, including muscles, ligaments, and tendons
300
About how many islands
comprise New Zealand?
20
150
200
700
New Zealand is comprised of two
large islands and hundreds of small
islands. Most of these small islands
are close to the main islands.
300
"You're going to need a bigger ____"
'Boat'
From the movie 'Jaws'
The line is uttered after the characters encounter the shark and realize its immense size, highlighting their unpreparedness. The line was actually ad-libbed during filming.
300
How many ants live in an ant hill?
The number of ants in an ant hill (or colony) varies greatly by species, but can range from a few hundred to millions. Many common species have colonies with tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of ants. Some supercolonies can even contain millions of ants
300
What organism creates the most oxygen that we breathe?
Phytoplankton
They are estimated to produce around half of the oxygen on Earth.
300
Name the title of the Sam Cooke's song
All day long they work so hard
Till the sun is going down
Working on the highways and byways
And wearing, wearing a frown
You hear them moaning their lives away
Chain Gang
Sam Cooke was inspired to write the song “Chain Gang” after seeing a group of prisoners working while he was on tour. Honoring their difficult toil, the song reached the Number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was Cooke's second biggest hit.
400
True or False:
The Dodo Bird lived on the Islands of New Zealand
False
The dodo bird lived exclusively on the island of Mauritius, located in the Indian Ocean, about 500 miles east of Madagascar.
400
“I am serious. And don’t call me _____.”
'Shirley"
From the movie 'Airplane.' This comes from an exchange between two characters, ones says "Surely you can't be serious." the response to this is, "I am serious. And don't call me Shirley."
400
SPF is how we measure sun screen. What does SPF stand for?
Sun Protection Factor
This is a measure of how well a sunscreen protects your skin from UVB rays, which cause sunburn. The number indicates the relative amount of time it would take for your skin to burn with sunscreen compared to without it. For example, SPF 30 means it would take 30 times longer to burn with the sunscreen than without it.
400
On Sept. 16, 1987 the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete this layer of our atmosphere was signed.
Ozone
This is an international treaty designed to protect the Earth's ozone layer by phasing out the production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances (ODS)
400
Light one cigarette from the previous one, smoke until done, repeat; don't try this at home, kids
Chain smoke
It's a term used to describe someone who smokes heavily, often to the point of lighting a new cigarette from the one that is still burning. A "chain smoker" is someone who engages in this behavior.
500
In what decade
did New Zealand
gain independence
from British rule?
1940's
New Zealand gained full independence from British rule in1947. While New Zealand achieved dominion status within the British Empire in 1907, it wasn't until 1947 that it gained full legal independence
500
“Ask not what your _____ can do for you; ask what you can do for your _____.”
'country'
This is a famous line from John F. Kennedy's inaugural address. It urges citizens to focus on civic responsibility and contributing to the public good rather than expecting the government to solve all problems
500
True or False?
Potato Sack Racing was an Olympic sportFalse
While they were included in the 1904 St. Louis Olympics as part of the "anthropological days" events, these were not considered part of the official Olympic program. The 1904 games did include some unusual events, but sack racing was not among them.
500
What was the name of the chemical pesticide that ended up killing large numbers of birds, specificaly the eagle in the 30's 40's?
DDT
It was initially celebrated for its effectiveness in controlling disease-carrying insects and agricultural pests, but its persistence in the environment and potential health risks led to widespread bans in the 1970's
500
This swift shorthaired dog can reach speeds of 35 mph
Whippet