📚 Part 1: Key Historical Events

1. When was the Treaty of Waitangi signed?

6 February 1840

6 February 1845

6 February 1850

6 February 1835

2. Which groups were the main signatories of the Treaty of Waitangi?

British Crown and Māori chiefs

Australian settlers and Māori chiefs

French explorers and British Crown

Māori chiefs and American traders

3. Which of these events helped shape New Zealand's identity? (Select all that apply)

Women's suffrage (1893)

The New Zealand Wars

The gold rushes

World War I participation

4. New Zealand was the first country in the world to grant women the right to ___________.

Answer: _____________________

5. The Treaty of Waitangi was signed at _____________ in the Bay of Islands.

Answer: _____________________

✏️ Part 2: Understanding Historical Impact

6. Explain why the Treaty of Waitangi is considered a founding document of New Zealand.

7. How do historical events like the New Zealand Wars continue to influence New Zealand society today?

8. Choose one historical event from your research and describe how it shaped New Zealand's national identity.

Event chosen: _____________________

9. Why is it important to consider both Māori and Pākehā perspectives when studying New Zealand history?

10. Write one sentence explaining why learning about these historical events is important for understanding your place in New Zealand today.