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