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