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New Zealand in 10 Questions

What is the name of the original population of New Zealand?

1. Aboriginals
2. Tamils
3. Māori
4. Taíno

Who was the first European
to reach New Zealand?

1. Thomas Cook
2. Abel Tasman
3. Vasco da Gama
4. John Cabot

Who is New Zealand's head of state?

1. Jacinda Ardern
2. Christopher Luxon
3. Justin Trudeau
4. King Charles III

What does 'Aotearoa', the original Māori name for the country, mean?

1. The Two Islands
2. Land of the Gods
3. Land of Lakes and Mountains
4. Land of the Long White Cloud

In 1893, New Zealand became the first country in the world to do what?

1. Abolish slavery
2. Legalise same-sex marriage
3. Give women the right to vote
4. Give workers paid holidays

What is the name of New Zealand's national rugby team?

1. All Whites
2. All Blacks
3. Black Ferns
4. Breakers

The capital of New Zealand was named after whom?

1. A British war hero who defeated Napoleon
2. A Spanish explorer who founded the city
3. A Māori chief who was killed by Europeans
4. A Scottish poet who admired New Zealand

What is NOT included in New Zealand's natural splendour?

1. Glaciers
2. Wolves
3. Penguins
4. Birds that can't fly

Which Oscar-winning fantasy films were filmed on location in NZ?

1. Harry Potter
2. Star Wars
3. The Lord of the Rings
4. The Hunger Games

Which New Zealand band did you
hear performing their hit song
'Don't Dream It's Over'?

1. The Beach Boys
2. The Bee Gees
3. Lorde
4. Crowded House