QUIZ: War by cclstaffApril 1, 2022 Try our local history quiz and see what you know about war. War resources: New Zealanders at war The New Zealand Wars Our Peace collection New Zealand's internal wars - NZ History What were the two main areas of the country that saw conflict as part of the New Zealand Wars in the 1860s? Northland and the Wairarapa Taranaki and Waikato Kāpiti and Auckland Marlborough and Southland Christchurch City Libraries’ holds the Peace Library, a special collection that looks at the peace movement in New Zealand. What are the two organisations that this material is held in trust for? Peace Foundation and the Women’s International League for Peace Amnesty International and UNICEF Peace Foundation and Amnesty International UNESCO and the Women’s International League for Peace 2022 marks the 80th anniversary of which pivotal battle of the Second World War, which saw a big contribution from the 2nd New Zealand Division? D-Day River Plate El-Alamein Kursk 2022 marks the 105th anniversary of the Third Battle of Ypres, commonly known as Passchendaele. New Zealand suffered terrible losses during the battle. What was the name of the piece of land they were attempting to take on the dark of 12th October? Broodseinde Ridge Bellevue Spur Arras Polygon Wood Ōtautahi Christchurch’s former Royal New Zealand Air Force base near Sockburn – now home to the Air Force Museum of New Zealand – was named after what former mayor of the city? Sir Henry Wigram Sir Hamish Hay Sir John Hall Sir Ernest Andrews What was the name of the soldier from the legendary 28th (Māori) Battalion who was awarded the Victoria Cross during the North African campaign? Te Moananui-a-Kiwa Ngarimu Johnny Pohe Haane Manahi Charlie Shelford During the First World War men from Niue formed part of the Native Contingent of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force. How much money for the Red Cross New Zealand fund had Niueans raised within two days of news of the war being received? £50 £67 £128 £165 The Bridge of Remembrance War Memorial was opened by Governor General Admiral Jellicoe on 11 November 1924. On what date had he previously laid the memorial’s foundation stone? 25 April 1919 25 April 1921 25 April 1923 11 November 1923 A weekend of peace celebrations were held in Ōtautahi Christchurch from 19-21 July 1919, including a stupendous coloured water and fireworks display. What was the activity on the morning of Monday 21 July? Citizen’s procession Peace thanksgiving service Military procession Children’s procession On what day in 1945 was VE (Victory in Europe) Day officially celebrated in New Zealand? 7 May 8 May 9 May 10 May New Zealand forces controversially took part in the Vietnam War. In what year did this conflict finally end? 1970 1975 1978 1980 In what war did New Zealand forces fight in in the early 1950s? Borneo Iraq Korean Falklands The Boer War was fought in which African country? Zambia Namibia Angola South Africa NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Add a comment
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