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