Culture
Variety of ceremonial dances in Maori culture. Was performed in the parliament twice
Haka
What is the most popular sport in New Zealand?
Rugby
Which European explorer was the first to reach New Zealand?
Abel Tasman
Which New Zealand singer is known for the song “Royals”?
Lorde
First person to climb Mount Everest
Sir Edmund Hillary
What is the name of the indigenous people of New Zealand?
Maori
What is the nickname of New Zealand’s national rugby team?
All Blacks
In what year was the Treaty of Waitangi signed?
1840
What genre blends Māori traditions with modern music?
Maori music / Maori fusion
Which New Zealand director made The Lord of the Rings movies?
Peter Jackson
What is the traditional Māori greeting involving touching noses?
Hongi
Which extreme sport was popularized in New Zealand?
Bungee jumping
Which country colonized New Zealand?
Great Britain
Which band is famous for the song “Don’t Dream It’s Over”?
Crowded House
Which New Zealand actor starred in Once Were Warriors?
Temuera Morrison
What is the name of the sacred Māori meeting ground?
Marae
In which sport is the America’s Cup competed, often associated with New Zealand?
Sailing
What is the name of the treaty between Māori chiefs and the British Crown?
Treaty of Waitangi
What instrument is commonly used in traditional Maori music?
Putorino (flute)
Which New Zealand comedian created Flight of the Conchords?
Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement
What is the Māori language called?
Te Reo Maori
What color is famously worn by New Zealand’s national teams?
Black
When did New Zealand become the first country to give women the right to vote?
1893
Which New Zealand duo is known for comedy music and the show “Flight of the Conchords”?
Flight of the Conchords
Which New Zealand prime minister became famous worldwide during COVID-19?
Jacinda Ardern