bg

Top 10 New Zealand facts

Selected as the most interesting among New Zealand related questions in
New Zealand quiz
These large insects occupy the same ecological niche in New Zealand, as rodents do elsewhere. What is it?
Weta are very large by insect standards, with body length up to 10cm (4 inches). Their physical appearance is like a katydid, long-horned grasshopper, or cricket, but the hind legs are enlarged and usually very spiny.
 Ts
Correct this question
0
Correct this question
wikipedia → Weta
7
Very interesting!
insects facts
The Boyd Massacre occurred in 1809, when natives killed and ate between 66 and 70 crew members of the ship Boyd. Where did it happen?
In New Zealand. The attack on the ship was a revenge for the whipping of a young Māori chief by the crew. According to Māori norms, this warranted a violent retribution. Cannibalism was already a regular practice in Māori wars. News of the events stopped shipping visits to to the country over the next few years.
 globalquiz.org
Correct this question
0
Correct this question
0
Very interesting!
Age of Sail facts
Where do the world's biggest parrots live?
In New Zealand. The Kakapo is a species of large, flightless nocturnal parrot. Though the Kakapo cannot fly, it is an excellent climber, ascending to the crowns of the tallest trees. Only about 100 living individuals are known.
 Kasia
Correct this question
0
Correct this question
5
Very interesting!
parrots facts
Where did the kiwi plant originate?
China. As its Latin name suggests, Actinidia Chinensis is a fruit tree and medicinal plant native to China.
 Ts
Correct this question
0
Correct this question
wikipedia → Actinidia chinensis
5
Very interesting!
fruits facts
What dance does this team from New Zealand perform?
Haka. New Zealand sports teams' practice of performing a haka before their international matches has made the haka more widely known around the world. This tradition began with the 1888–89 New Zealand Native football team tour and has been carried on by the New Zealand rugby union team ("All Blacks") since 1905.
 M
Correct this question
0
Correct this question
wikipedia → Haka
3
Very interesting!
dance facts
Globalquiz is a hard trivia game.
After playing some quizzes, you will get detailed results about your strenghts and weaknesses.
Check your knowledge
Who discovered New Zealand?
The Dutch. New Zealand was discovered by Dutch captain Abel Tasman. It is named after the Dutch province of Zealand (near the Belgian border today).
 globalquiz.org
Correct this question
0
Correct this question
5
Very interesting!
geographic discoveries facts
Which capital is the most southern in the world?
Wellington is also the most remote capital city in the world, the farthest away from any other capital city.
 globalquiz.org
Correct this question
0
Correct this question
3
Very interesting!
capitals facts
Which country is the leading producer of wool?
Australia is the leading producer of wool (25% of global production) which is mostly from Merino sheep. Other large producers of wool are New Zealand, China and the United States (mostly in Texas and New Mexico).
 globalquiz.org
Correct this question
0
Correct this question
wikipedia → Wool
3
Very interesting!
sheep facts
What is the largest lake in New Zealand?
Lake Taupo is a lake in the North Island of New Zealand. It is in the caldera of the Taupo Volcano. With a surface area of 616 square kilometres (238 sq mi), it is the largest lake by surface area in New Zealand.
 mamboman75
Correct this question
0
Correct this question
wikipedia → Lake Taupo
3
Very interesting!
lakes facts
This is the tallest freestanding structure in the Southern Hemisphere. Where is it?
In New Zealand. The Sky Tower in Auckland (pictured) is 328 meters or 1,076 ft tall. It has become an iconic structure in Auckland's skyline.
 globalquiz.org
Correct this question
0
Correct this question
1
Very interesting!
towers facts
Play and see more questions
New Zealand quiz