Aotearoa
Which famous NZ dessert is mainly made with egg whites and sugar?
Pavlova
How many continents are there?
7 continents
The Olympics started here.
True; the first games started in Olympia.
False; this was a nineteenth century creation
What does the acronym BOLTS stand for?
Border, Orientation, Labels (legend), Title, Scale
What does Matariki celebrate?
Māori New Year
How many oceans are there?
5 oceans (Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, Arctic)
The Ancient Greeks invented theatre.
True; they loved watching plays and most city-states had a theatre.
When Vikings died, they were placed on a burial ship with all of their belongings. It would then be set on fire.
True
What is cultural interaction?
When two or more cultures meet and exchange ideas.
Tāwhirimātea is the atua of...
wind, storms, and weather
Which continent is the most densely populated?
Asia
Ancient Greece was one big country (as it is today).
False; it was made up of many city-states that had their own rules and culture.
The word Viking means "ruthless traveler"
False; it actually means "pirate raid".
What does PEER stand for?
Point, Explanation, Example, Relevance
When do we celebrate Waitangi day?
February 6th
Which country consumes the most ice cream?
New Zealand
In Athens, all citizens could vote for their political leader.
False, only men who were genuine citizens could vote (no women, slaves, or residents)
According to Vikings, dying in battle was the most honourable way to leave this world.
True; they believed that dying as a warrior meant they would spend the rest of their lives in Valhalla with Odin.
There are many types of cultural interactions. Name one.
Monoculturalism, Biculturalism, Multiculturalism, Core Culture, Melting Pot
In which city do you find the building called the Beehive?
Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington
Which continent is the most linguistically diverse?
Africa is home to anywhere from 800 to 1,500 of the world’s languages.
The Ancient Greeks worshipped gods like Odin, Thor, and Frejya.
False; these gods belong to Norse mythology.
The Age of the Vikings lasted from 1200CE to 1500CE.
False; it started and ended earlier. From 793CE to 1066CE.
What does SPLATZ stand for (when looking at a graph)?