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Cultural Characteristics of Australia and Oceania

Question 19 • 2023-24 Virtual - World Cultures / Language - Spanish

Which of the following statements about language in New Zealand is true?

Answer
A
English is the only official language.
B
There are three official languages – English, Maori, and New Zealand Sign Language.
C
New Zealanders recently rejected a proposal to make Maori an official language.
D
The majority of the population speaks Maori, but English is used in government and finance.

Explanation

New Zealand has three official languages: English, Māori, and New Zealand Sign Language. Māori and New Zealand Sign Language have official status alongside English, so English is not the only official language. Māori is not spoken by a majority of the population, which also makes D incorrect.

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