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Weekly Quiz Week 6
Weekly Quiz Week 6
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Weekly Quiz of current events up to 30/8/21
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1
Why was the US state of Tennessee in the news last week?
It was badly hit by a series of tornadoes
It was badly hit by flooding
It had a statewide power cut
It recorded the highest number ofbushfires burning in one US State
2
The Pacific is pushing to ban the export of cuttings taken from which type of plant?
Coconut
Taro
Kava
Mangrove
3
In which city was this event held recently?
Atlanta
Beijing
Sydney
Tokyo
4
The AIMS Games have been cancelled for the second year in a row. Where are the AIMS Games held?
Tauranga
Whanganui
Christchurch
Dunedin
5
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, NCEA and NZ Scholarship exams will be ...?
Cancelled
Abolished
Pushed back by two weeks
Held at the beginning of next year
6
NZ Police have introduced a rule that prevents officers working on the frontline during a COVID-19 outbreak if they …?
Suffer from asthma
Have a beard
Have had Covid-19 before
Have been overseas in the past 6 months
7
Who has thanked New Zealand for their recent offering of financial aid to Afghanistan?
US President Joe Biden
The Head of the United Nations
The Taliban
The Afghan Prime Minister
8
What is the last name of this incredibly successful Kiwi athlete?
McCaw
Carrington
Pascoe
Adams
9
The world’s fastest-accelerating roller coaster has been suspended due to injuries. How fast does it go?
0 to 300 km per hour in under 2 seconds
0 to 250 km per hour in under 2 seconds
0 to 180 km per hour in under 2 seconds
0 to 75 km per hour in under 2 seconds
10
What has Sri Lanka recently banned?
Banning of selfies with Buddha
Racing hippopotamuses
Drunk driving of elephants
Snake charming
11
Which country is aiming to plant trees across an area larger than Belgium each year to help cut its carbon emissions?
Germany
Russia
China
USA
12
In which event did Tupou Neiufi win New Zealand’s first gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympic Games?
100m Freestyle
100m Breaststroke
100m Butterfly
100m Backstroke
13
Which country has this flag?
Italy
France
Bulgaria
Spain
14
Which medal did Lisa Adams claim in the shot put at the Tokyo Paralympics?
Silver
Gold
Bronze
Platinum
15
Why have the All Whites been in the news?
They have accused Sport New Zealandof neglecting their sport
They are considering changing their name
They have agreed on an annual three match series against Australia
16
Where would you find this amazing ancient building?
Northern Africa
Southern Asia
Central America
17
Who has brought in temporary workers from Hamilton due to staff shortages in Auckland?
Life Pharmacy
Pak n Save
Countdown
Middlemore Hopsital
18
What is the last name of this man who has just had his contract extended?
Smith
Hansen
Foster
Henry
19
Who has the former Samoan Prime Minister blamed for his election defeat?
Religious Leaders
Himself
New Zealand journalist BarbaraDreaver
Jacinda Adern
20
The drummer of which iconic rock band died last week, at the age of 80?
Genesis
Pink Floyd
The Rollingstones
Guns'n'Roses
