New Zealand and Māori History Quiz

Who were the first people to live on the islands of New Zealand?

• The British

• The Dutch

• The Māori

• The Polynesians

How did the Māori navigate when they explored the Pacific?

• Using maps and compasses

• By following the stars, winds, and ocean currents

• With the help of birds

• By using landmarks

What was the primary food source for the earliest Māori, known as the Moa Hunters?

• Fish

• Crops

• Moa, a giant flightless bird

• Sheep

What skills were the Māori known for?

• Metalworking

• Painting

• Carving and weaving

• Pottery

What significant event happened in New Zealand in 1840?

• The arrival of Captain James Cook

• The signing of a treaty between the British and the Māori

• The discovery of New Zealand by Abel Tasman

• New Zealand becoming a dominion of Britain

What is a "Marae" in Māori culture?

• A type of traditional clothing

• A sacred, communal meeting ground

• A form of dance

• A type of food

What is the term for Māori performing arts?

• Haka kapa

• Kapa haka

• Haka dance

• Kapa dance

Which sport is considered New Zealand’s most popular?

• Soccer

• Cricket

• Rugby

• Basketball

What type of government does New Zealand have?

• Absolute monarchy

• Constitutional monarchy

• Republic

• Dictatorship

In what year did New Zealand grant women the right to vote?

• 1893

• 1901

• 1918

• 1920