How well do you know New Zealand? Test your knowledge on the geography, culture, history, and notable facts about this beautiful country in the South Pacific. Learn interesting tidbits and challenge your friends!
1. Who was the first person to climb Mount Everest, who hailed from New Zealand?
Edmund Hillary
Reinhold Messner
George Mallory
Tenzing Norgay
2. Which mountain is the highest point in New Zealand?
Mount Tongariro
Aoraki / Mount Cook
Mount Taranaki
Mount Ruapehu
3. Which explorer is credited with discovering New Zealand in 1642?
James Cook
Abel Tasman
Ferdinand Magellan
Marco Polo
4. Which river is the longest in New Zealand?
Wanganui River
Clutha River
Waikato River
Rangitikei River
5. Which country was the first to grant women the right to vote?
New Zealand
Finland
Germany
Norway
6. Which festival celebrates Māori culture, including dance and song?
Matariki
Pasifika
Te Matatini
Auckland Arts
7. Which of these is a unique characteristic of Kiwi birds?
Deep diving
Nocturnal habits
Long flight
Bright plumage
8. What is the name of New Zealand's highest mountain?
Aoraki / Mount Cook
Mount Taranaki
Mount Ruapehu
Mount Ngauruhoe
9. Which ocean surrounds New Zealand?
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
10. Which lake in New Zealand was formed in a volcanic caldera?
Lake Tekapo
Lake Wakatipu
Lake Taupo
Lake Rotorua
11. Who is a well-known New Zealand author of short stories?
R.A.K. Mason
Allen Curnow
Katherine Mansfield
Frank Sargeson
12. Which region of New Zealand is known for its extensive conservation efforts?
