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