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New Zealand
Often referred to as "God's own country", how much do you know about New Zealand?
Fun:
(2.11)
Difficulty:
(2.19)
Quiz ID: #3838
Category:
Geography
Submitted By:
Hadleigh
Question #1
The Maori name for New Zealand is Aotearoa.
True
False
Question #2
Which New Zealand bird is extinct?
Tui
Pukeko
Huia
Kea
Question #3
The Pink and White Terraces could have been the eighth wonder of the world, but they were destroyed by a volcanic eruption in 1886. Which volcano erupted?
Mt. Cook
Mt. Tarawera
Mt. Ruapehu
Mt. Egmont
Question #4
New Zealand is in a unique position of having two national anthems. One is "God Save the Queen". What is the other one?
Your Answer:
4 words, 19 letters. There is also an alternate answer.
Show Hint
Question #5
This reptile hasn't changed much in nearly 225 million years and is sometimes called the "living fossil". It only lives in New Zealand and is called the ______________.
Your Answer:
1 word, 7 letters.
Show Hint
Question #6
What is the capital of New Zealand?
Auckland
Christchurch
Hamilton
Wellington
Dunedin
Question #7
This game originated in England and is New Zealand's national sport. It is ___________.
Soccer
Rugby Union
Cricket
Tennis
Question #8
Many movies have been filmed in New Zealand such as "The Lord of the Rings". Which Michael J. Fox movie was filmed here?
The Frighteners
Casualties of War
Doc Hollywood
Light of Day
Question #9
New Zealander Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay were the first to climb Mount Everest. When did they do this?
1 June 1952
5 April 1953
4 July 1954
29 May 1953
29 March 1952
Question #10
The kiwifruit or kiwi used to be called a Chinese gooseberry.
True
False
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