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Introduction to Kingitanga
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Introduction to Kingitanga
🏛️ Part 1: Te Reo Māori Vocabulary
1. Match the Māori words with their English meanings:
1. Kingi
2. Whānau
3. Mana
4. Iwi
5. Kotahitanga
A. Family
B. Unity
C. King
D. Authority/Prestige
E. Tribe
2. Circle the correct meaning of "Koroneihana":
Celebration
Coronation
Meeting
Song
👑 Part 2: Understanding Kingitanga
3. What is Kingitanga? Write your answer below:
4. Why was the Kingitanga movement important for Māori? Check all that apply:
To unify different iwi (tribes)
To have strong leadership
To protect Māori culture
To make decisions together
5. Fill in the blanks using words from the vocabulary list:
The Māori __________ brings together many different __________ to work as one. This shows __________ (unity) and helps maintain __________ (authority) in the community.
🎭 Part 3: Leadership and Community
6. What does a king do for their people? Write three things:
7. Circle the qualities that make a good leader:
Kind
Selfish
Wise
Fair
Mean
Helpful
8. Draw a picture showing the Māori King with their community:
🌟 Part 4: Reflection and Understanding
9. Why is it important for different iwi to work together?
10. Complete the sentence: "Kingitanga is special to Māori because..."
11. What is your favourite Māori word that you learned today? Write it here and draw a picture to show what it means:
My favourite word: ____________________
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