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  • What was the name of the New Zealand prime minister who became the world's first female head of government in 1960?
    Helen Clark
    Jenny Shipley
    Jacinda Ardern
  • What event marked the beginning of World War I for Australia and New Zealand?
    The invasion of Poland
    The sinking of the Lusitania
    The landing at Gallipoli
  • Which ocean lies to the east of Australia?
    Indian Ocean
    Atlantic Ocean
    Pacific Ocean
  • Which country was invited to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest despite not being located in Europe?
    Australia
    New Zealand
  • What was the name of the massacre of indigenous people that occurred in Tasmania in the early 19th century?
    The Black War
    The Stolen Generation
    The Myall Creek Massacre
  • What is the nickname of New Zealanders?
    Kiwis
    Kangaroos
    Koalas
  • Which popular movie trilogy was filmed entirely in New Zealand?
    Harry Potter
    Star Wars
    The Lord of the Rings
  • What is the name of the indigenous people of New Zealand?
    Aboriginals
    Inuit
    Maori
  • What is the capital of Australia?
    Camberra
    Sidney
    Melbourne
  • Which famous Australian actor played the lead role in the "Mad Max" movies?
    Russell Crowe
    Chris Hemsworth
    Mel Gibson
  • The world's steepest residential street, Baldwin Street, is located in Dunedin, New Zealand.
    False
    True
  • Australia is divided into...
    states
    regions
    counties
  • Which famous New Zealand-based fitness company has created popular workout programs like BodyPump, RPM, BodyCombat and BodyStep?
    Fitbit
    Les Mills
    F45
  • What is the currency of New Zealand?
    Pound
    Euro
    Dollar
  • What is the capital of New Zealand?
    Wellington
    Sidney
    Auckland
  • What was the purpose of the First Fleet that arrived in Australia in 1788?
    To explore the continent
    To establish a penal colony
    To trade with the indigenous people
  • Which is the largest city in New Zealand?
    Auckland
    Wellington
    Christchurch
  • Which New Zealand singer is known for hits like "Royals" and "Green Light"?
    Sia
    Lorde
    Kylie Minogue
  • Thanks to the movie Finding Nemo, P. Sherman, 42 Wallaby Way is Australia's most well-known address. Where is it?
    Melbourne
    Sidney
    Camberra
  • 95% of the world's supply of which jewel comes from Australia?
    pearl
    emerald
    opal
  • Which country has the largest foreign born population, standing at 23% of all residents?
    Australia
    New Zealand
  • What is the name of the famous rock formation in the Northern Territory of Australia?
    Uluru (Ayers Rock)
    The Great Barrier Reef
    The Twelve Apostles
  • What is the name of the famous fjord located in the southwest corner of New Zealand's South Island?
    Doubtful Sound
    Dusky Sound
    Milford Sound
  • "The land down under" is a colloquial term used to refer to Australia and New Zealand
    True
    False
  • What is the name of the traditional war dance performed by the New Zealand rugby team?
    Haka
    Flamenco
    Bhangra
  • Which country has more sheep than people?
    New Zealand
    Australia
    Both
  • Which famous director was born in New Zealand?
    Quentin Tarantino
    Peter Jackson
    Steven Spielberg
  • New Zealand is often called land of the long white what?
    cloud
    sand
    beer
  • Australia has a unique biodiversity, with over 80% of its plants, animals, and insects found nowhere else in the world.
    True
    False
  • Which Australian city hosted the 2000 Summer Olympics?
    Sidney
    Brisbane
    Melbourne