Kīngitanga Timeline Activity
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Kīngitanga Timeline Activity
📖 Part 1: Reading - The Kīngitanga Movement
The Kīngitanga, or Māori King Movement, began in the 1850s when Māori chiefs realised they needed to unite to protect their land and sovereignty. They chose Pōtatau Te Wherowhero as the first Māori King in 1858. The movement aimed to create unity among iwi and provide strong leadership during a time when European settlers were taking increasing amounts of Māori land. The Kīngitanga established its own laws, collected taxes, and created a postal system. Today, the movement continues with King Tūheitia as the current Māori King, promoting Māori culture, language, and rights.
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📅 Part 2: Timeline Matching Activity
Instructions: Match each event to its correct date by drawing a line between them.
Events
Dates
✏️ Part 3: Understanding and Analysis
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