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Parihaka: Historical Perspectives Worksheet
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Parihaka: Historical Perspectives Worksheet
📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice
1. Where is Parihaka located?
Waikato
Taranaki
Wellington
Northland
2. Which two leaders are most associated with Parihaka's peaceful resistance?
Te Whiti o Rongomai and Tohu Kākahi
Hone Heke and Kawiti
Rātana and Te Kooti
Tāwhiao and Wiremu Tamihana
3. What method did Parihaka residents commonly use to resist land confiscation?
Armed uprisings
Passive, non-violent actions (ploughing, fences, peaceful gatherings)
Full economic boycott of settlers
Seeking immediate military support from overseas
4. What happened at Parihaka on 05/11/1881?
The Government invited Parihaka leaders to Parliament
Government troops invaded, arrested leaders and dispersed the settlement
A treaty was signed returning land to Parihaka
Parihaka became the capital of Taranaki
✏️ Part 2: Short Answers
5. In one sentence, explain why Parihaka residents chose non-violent resistance. _________
6. Identify two actions taken by the Government against Parihaka before the 1881 invasion. Name both and give a brief explanation for each.
7. What is one longer-term effect of the invasion of Parihaka on relations between Māori and Pākehā? (One or two sentences)
8. Use evidence: give one specific example of a non-violent tactic used at Parihaka (for example, ploughing back Māori land or erecting fences) and explain how authorities responded.
🎨 Part 3: Source Thinking & Creative Response
9. The document "The State of Parihaka" is one historical source. List two questions you would ask to check its perspective, bias or reliability.
10. Creative task: Imagine you are designing a commemorative poster about Parihaka for a school display. Sketch a central symbol or scene that represents peaceful resistance and write a short caption (about 15–20 words) below it.
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