Aotearoa History

Question 1

What was “He Whakaputanga”?

Answer 1

The Declaration of Independence.

Question 2

Who was the “Man-o-war without guns”

Answer 2

James Busby

‘British Resident’ 1833

Question 3

When was “He Whakaputanga” first signed?

Answer 3

28th of October 1835

34 northern rangatira signed at first. By 1839 52 rangatira had signed.

Question 4

The two key reasons for signing Te Tiriti were?

Answer 4

1. The arrival of large numbers of British subjects.
2. The threat of French attack.

Question 5

Who was given the responsibility to negotiate for the sovereignty of Aotearoa?

Answer 5

Captain William Hobson

Question 6

When was Captain Hobson sent to NZ

Answer 6

1839

Question 7

What date was the signing of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi?

Answer 7

6th of February 1840

40 rangatira signed Te Tiriti o Waitangi on the 6th of February 1840.

Question 8

Who was the first rangatira to sign Te Tiriti o Waitangi?

Answer 8

Hōne Heke

Full Title: Ngāpuhi rangatira Hōne Wiremu Heke Pōkai

Question 9

What is the te reo term for customary systems, values and practices?

Answer 9

tikanga Māori

Question 10

What is the te reo term for spiritual power and authority?

Answer 10

mana

Question 11

What is te reo for sovereignty?

Answer 11

rangatiratanga

Question 12

What is te reo for governance?

Answer 12

kāwanatanga