We all assume we've got a handle on basic knowledge, that we could probably do OK at a pub quiz.
But a new study has found New Zealanders have some serious gaps when it comes to rudimentary maths, geography and history facts.
The New Zealand initiative commissioned a study with 13 general knowledge questions to get an idea of how well informed we are. Report author Briar Lipson is discusses the results.
You can take the quiz: