New Zealand
Jeopardy!
Is New Zealand in the northern hemisphere?
No it isn't. It's in the Southern hemisphere.
G 1
How far is New Zealand east of Australia?
New Zealand is about 2,000 kilometres east of Australia
G 2
What should you take to New Zealand if you travel in summer?
T shirts and linen shirts, shorts, light jeans and summer dresses. Although it's in December-January-February, the weather is warm.
G 3
What is Gondwanaland?
Gondwana land is the southern part of the ancient super continent Pangea.
G 4
Why don’t New Zealand birds fly?
New Zealand birds never developed the ability to fly because they had no land-based predators to escape from.
G 5
What does the name "Aotearoa" mean?
"Aotearoa" is the Māori version of "God Defend
New Zealand", a national anthem of New Zealand.
H 1
When did Maori chiefs ask for protection from the King of England?
In 1831 a petition signed by 13 northern Māori chiefs was sent to King William IV. They asked for recognition of their trading and missionary contacts with Britain, expressed fear of intervention by other nations, and requested protection from lawless British subjects.
H 2
What articles did the Treaty of Waitangi have?
The document itself has three articles, covering sovereignty, land and rights.
H 3
Why did they have conflicts and wars
in New Zealand?
The settlers wanted to take Māori's land and impose sovereignty on them.
H 4
How are the words Kiwi, Pakeha and Maori similar and different?
All of them are used to describe people of New Zealand.
A Kiwi is any person from New Zealand.
The Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand.
A Pakeha is a non-Māori person.
H 5
What materials are traditionally used in Maori art?
Traditional Maori art uses natural materials like wood, bone, shell, flax and feathers.
C 1
What kind of dance is Haka?
The haka is a ceremonial Māori war dance or challenge.
C 2
What languages are official in New Zealand?
The Maori language, English and New Zealand Sign Language are three official languages of New Zealand.
C 3
What is special about Ta Moko, Maori tattoo?
Ta Moko, or Maori tattoo, is a sign of cultural identity. Men wear ta Moko on their faces and body, whereas women usually wear it on the chin and lips. The design of each Maori tattoo is unique and has personal information about its wearer, such as their genealogy, tribal affiliations, status and achievements.
C 4
Why do they have TV and radio channels in Maori?
That makes a significant contribution to the revitalisation
of the Māori language and culture.
C 5