New Zealand facts

Slavery in the USA
Films and biopics

Celebrities/ famous people
General Knowledge
100

What is the New Zealanders' nickname?

kiwi

100

When was slavery abolished in the U.S.A.?

It was abolished in 1865

100

Who directed the Star Wars films? 

George Lucas

100

Who became the first Afro-American president? 

Barack Obama

100

How many players are there in a rugby team? 

15 (fifteen)

200

In which ocean is New Zealand located? 

It's located in the South Pacific Ocean. 

200

Which American president abolished slavery? 

Abraham Lincoln did. 

200

What is the title of the biopic on Eminem? 

8 mile

200

Who is the famous female black activist who refused to give up her seat to a white man in a bus?  

Rosa Parks   (the first woman to do it was Colette Colvin)

200

When did Barack Obama become president of the U.S.A.?

He was elected in November 2008 and took office in January 2009.

300

How many sheep are there in New Zealand? 

There are approximately 30 millions. 
300

When did the first slaves arrive in the United States of America? 

They arrived in 1619.


300

Who is the film Social Network about? 

it's tells part of Mark Zuckerberg's life. 

300

Who wrote the book of poems "The Weary Blues"? 

Langston Hughes did. 

300

Name 10 American states.

There are 50 in total ... 

400

What are the three official languages in New Zealand? 

English, Maori  (te reo), and New Zealand Sign Language. 

400

Can you name two American presidents who owned slaves? 

Georges Washington and Thomas Jefferson. 


400

What is a "biopic"? 

A biopic is a drama that tells parts of a celebrity's life. 


400

Who delivered the famous speech "I have a Dream"? 

Martin Luther King did. 

400

When did Nelson Mandela die? 

He died in 2013.

500

Who is the Head of State of New Zealand? 

King Charles III is. 

500

Who fought in the American Civil war? 

The Union (the North) and the Confederacy (The South). 

500

Make one (and only one!!) sentence to present the film:

Title: 8 mile // release date: 2002 //director: Curtis Hanson 

The film 8 mile which was released in 2002 was directed by Curtis Hanson. 

8 mile is a film which was released in 2002 and directed by Curtis Hanson. 

...

500

Which American president signed the 1964 Civil Rights Act? 

President Lyndon Johnson did. 

500

What grammatical elements compose the passive voice? 

the auxiliary BE conjugated + the past participle of the verb