NZ History

Question 1

When did the Māori first arrive in New Zealand?

Answer 1

Approx. 1000AD

Question 2

Who was the first European to discover New Zealand?

Answer 2

Abel Tasman

Question 3

What four groups of people lived in New Zealand between 1792 and 1840?

Answer 3

Sealers, Whalers, Traders, and Māori

Question 4

Who founded the New Zealand Company?

Answer 4

Edward Gibbon Wakefield

Question 5

When did the New Zealand wars start and finish?

Answer 5

1860-1872

Question 6

Where was New Zealand originally governed from?

Answer 6

New South Wales (Australia)

Question 7

When did New Zealand become completely self-governing, including control of foreign affairs?

Answer 7

1947

Question 8

For which organization do we participate in peace keeping?

Answer 8

United Nation Forces

Question 9

What are three reasons New Zealand is considered a leader in social legislation (laws that look after the people)?

Answer 9

In 1893 New Zealand was the first country to give women the right to vote. in 1898 the first Old Age Pension law was introduced. And in 1930’s-40’s laws were introduced to provide better health care and education for everyone.

Question 10

What did New Zealand’s nuclear-free declaration in 1987 show?

Answer 10

It showed that we were a country ready to stick up for what we believe in.