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Early New Zealand History
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Name: _________________________________ Date: _________________
Early History of Aotearoa New Zealand 🇳🇿
1. The story of Kupe tells us he discovered Aotearoa while chasing what? Circle the correct answer:
A giant whale
A great octopus
A magical bird
2. Explain how early Polynesian navigators found their way across the Pacific Ocean 🌊
3. Draw and label three tools or methods that Polynesian voyagers used for navigation ⭐
4. Why were oral traditions important for preserving Māori history? Provide two reasons:
5. Match these Māori terms with their meanings (draw lines to connect them):
Waka ⛵
Tangata Whenua 👥
Kaitiaki 🌿
Guardian
Canoe
People of the Land
6. On this outline of New Zealand, mark where you think Kupe first landed:
[Space for teacher to insert simple NZ outline map]
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