Demographics of New Zealand
  • 1. Which city is the largest in New Zealand by population?
A) Wellington
B) Christchurch
C) Hamilton
D) Auckland
  • 2. Which ethnic group forms the largest percentage of the population in New Zealand?
A) Māori
B) Asian
C) Pacific Islanders
D) European
  • 3. What is the capital city of New Zealand?
A) Auckland
B) Dunedin
C) Christchurch
D) Wellington
  • 4. Which of the following is not one of New Zealand's three official languages?
A) German
B) Māori
C) English
D) New Zealand Sign Language
  • 5. What is the age of suffrage (voting age) in New Zealand?
A) 16
B) 18
C) 20
D) 21
  • 6. Which political system does New Zealand operate under?
A) Absolute monarchy
B) Parliamentary democracy
C) Theocracy
D) Presidential system
  • 7. When did New Zealand become a British colony?
A) 1776
B) 1901
C) 1956
D) 1840
  • 8. What is the currency used in New Zealand?
A) Australian Dollar
B) Pound Sterling
C) New Zealand Dollar
D) Euro
  • 9. Which of these sports is particularly popular in New Zealand?
A) Cricket
B) American football
C) Rugby
D) Golf
  • 10. Which region in New Zealand is known for its wine production?
A) Bay of Plenty
B) Marlborough
C) Fiordland
D) West Coast
  • 11. What is the largest island of New Zealand?
A) Stewart Island
B) Great Barrier Island
C) North Island
D) South Island
  • 12. Who composed the New Zealand national anthem 'God Defend New Zealand'?
A) Jacinda Ardern
B) John Key
C) Thomas Bracken
D) Winston Peters
  • 13. Which of the following is not a natural disaster that New Zealand is prone to?
A) Volcanic eruptions
B) Floods
C) Tornadoes
D) Earthquakes
  • 14. What is the official language of New Zealand?
A) French
B) English
C) Maori
D) Spanish
  • 15. What is the meaning of 'Aotearoa' in Māori?
A) Mountain's reflection
B) Land of the long white cloud
C) Sunshine country
D) Green paradise
  • 16. What is the highest mountain in New Zealand?
A) Mount Taranaki
B) Mount Cook
C) Mount Aspiring
D) Mount Ruapehu
  • 17. Who is currently the Prime Minister of New Zealand?
A) Jacinda Ardern
B) Winston Peters
C) John Key
D) Helen Clark
  • 18. Who was the first European explorer to reach New Zealand?
A) Francis Drake
B) Abel Tasman
C) James Cook
D) Christopher Columbus
  • 19. Which New Zealand city is famous for its art deco architecture?
A) Queenstown
B) Tauranga
C) Rotorua
D) Napier
  • 20. What is the traditional greeting in Māori culture?
A) Bonjour
B) Namaste
C) Hongi
D) Hola
  • 21. Which ocean surrounds New Zealand?
A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Pacific Ocean
C) Indian Ocean
D) Arctic Ocean
  • 22. What is the major industry in New Zealand?
A) Agriculture
B) Software development
C) Oil production
D) Mining
  • 23. What treaty was signed between the British Crown and Māori chiefs in 1840?
A) Treaty of Versailles
B) Treaty of Waitangi
C) Treaty of Rome
D) Treaty of Paris
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