Social Studies - Partnership Flashcards
What is the Treaty of Waitangi?
The Treaty of Waitangi was an agreement between native Maori and Europeans in New Zealand.
When was the Treaty of Waitangi signed?
The Treaty of Waitangi was signed on 6th February, 1840.
Where was the Treaty of Waitangi signed?
The Treaty of Waitangi was signed in Waitangi, near the Bay of Islands.
Who was the first European to sight NZ
The first European to sight NZ was Abel Tasman
Who was the first European to land on NZ?
The first European to land on New Zealand was Captain James Cook.
What is kawanatanga?
governance rule, control and protect
What is tino rangatiratanga?
chiefly authority or leadership/Maori flag
What is mana?
prestige
What is kingitanga?
Kingitanga is the first Maori King, Te Wherowhero who was the Tainui chief who wanted to be called King Potatau
What is the native land courts?
The Native Land Courts was created in 1865 and was the job to workout which tribes owned which land and to divide it up to individual members and give certificates of ownership
What is missionary?
Missionary’s are the people who come to make people Christian or catholic.
What is tangata whenua?
The first ever Maori (or the first people of the land)
What did James Cook say about New Zealand?
- NZ was a wonderful place for people to settle
- NZ had great trees and soil
- Maori were strong, active, warlike, artistic, brave
What was contact between Maori and Europeans? (positive)
- learning to read and write
- they get wine as a tonic
What was contact between Maori and Europeans (negative)
- wives learning European ways
- Kumara isn’t getting planted
What were the main contacts between the two groups?
- trade
-missionary work - introducing new technology
- enforcing law and justice
What did Pakeha want from Maori?
- shrunken human heads
- woven mats
- flax
- kauri
- spears
- fresh pork
- carvings