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Current Events ending May 22nd 2020
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1
What is the name of this famous landmark set to reopen to visitors?
The Hagia Sophia
The Colosseum
The Taj Mahal
The Acropolis
2
Why are two pandas expected to be returned to China from a zoo in Canada?
They are home sick
There is not enough bamboo in Canada to feed them.
China has asked for all pandas to be returned to China .
Their loan of the pandas expired.
3
Which digital company is planning to establisjh a data centre for its cloud services in New Zealand?
Microsoft
Apple
Google
Facebook
4
Last week, New Zealand marked the 25-year anniversary of what?
its oldest building.
the first time New Zealand qualified for a FIFA World Cup
the first time New Zealand won the America’s Cup
the election of the country’s first female Prime Minister
5
Former All Black Julian Savea, is looking for a position in NZ Rugby. Which country has he been playing for?
England
Japan
France
Italy
6
Under COVID-19 Alert Level 2, children are allowed to play on public playground equipment?
False
True
7
The Government released its 2020 Budget last week. How much is it spending on its COVID-19 recovery Budget?
$50 Billion
200 Billion
$50 Million
$200 million
8
How did the mayor of Queenstown Lakes welcome the arrival of Alert Level 2?
He put on a public fireworks display
He ran through the streets in his underwear.
He bungy jumped
He shouted everyone a free drink at a local pub.
9
Last week Samoa agreed to be part of a ‘Pacific travel bubble’?
True
False
10
New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME) made a bid to buy the news website, Stuff. How much did they offer?
$100,000
$100 million
$100
$1
11
Which former National MP is starting their own political party called the Advance NZ party?
Simon Bridges
Jami-Lee Ross
Bill English
Jenny Shipley
12
Who is introducing water restrictions due to ongoing drought conditions?
Bay of Plenty
Hamilton
Auckland
Invercargill
13
Which country has this flag?
Cuba
Jamaica
El Salvador
Peru
14
Which of the following countries has (as of 14 May), reported no deaths from COVID-19?
Denmark
Taiwan
Singapore
Vietnam
