Week 10 (Treaty of Waitangi)

Question 1

What circumstances led to the signing of the Treaty?

Answer 1

lawlessness, further recognition of autonomy, encourage further trade with the world.

Question 2

Name 4 key European participants to the signing of the Treaty.

Answer 2

James Busby, Henry & Edward Williams, Captain Hobson, James C. Clendon, James Freeman

Question 3

Name 5 Māori chiefs who signed the Treaty.

Answer 3

Hone Heke, Te Ruki Kawiti, Tamati Waka Nene, Te Tirarau, Pomare, Ana Hamu (woman)

Question 4

Outline the 3 clauses of the English version of the Treaty.

Answer 4

1. Māori ceded sovereignty, 2. Māori guaranteed undistributed possession of land, 3. Māori granted protection, rights, privileges.

Question 5

Outline the 3 clauses of the Māori version of the Treaty.

Answer 5

1. Māori grant governance, 2. Māori guaranteed tino rangatiratanga, 3. Māori granted protection, rights & duties.

Question 6

Sovereignty

Answer 6

refers to monarch, absolute power

Question 7

Kawanatanga

Answer 7

Governance. Provides guidance rather than having absolute power.

Question 8

Tino rangatiratanga

Answer 8

Self determination, autonomy, equalled with mana

Question 9

The exclusive right of pre-emption

Answer 9

Can only sell to crown or crown’s representative.

Question 10

o ratou wenua o raou kainga me o ratou taonga katoa

Answer 10

Their land, their home, all of their property (not ours).