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