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