Ti Tiriti Reading Comprehension

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Historical illustration of Māori chiefs and European settlers meeting

📚 Part 1: Understanding Key Ideas

1. What was the main reason European settlers came to Aotearoa New Zealand?

To trade and find new land

To visit friends

To go on holiday

To study the weather

2. Who were the main groups of people involved in the events leading up to Ti Tiriti?

Māori chiefs

European settlers

British government officials

Australian farmers

3. What does the word "treaty" mean in this context?

A type of food

An official agreement between groups

A sailing ship

A traditional Māori dance

4. Why did conflicts start to happen between Māori and European settlers?

They had different languages

They disagreed about land ownership and laws

They liked different types of food

The weather was bad

✏️ Part 2: Explaining Your Understanding

5. Fill in the blanks using words from the text:

The British government was worried about the _____________ between Māori and settlers. They decided to send someone to create a _____________ that would bring peace and fairness to both groups.

6. In your own words, explain what life was like in New Zealand before Ti Tiriti was signed:

7. Why do you think it was important for both Māori chiefs and European settlers to have clear agreements about living together?

8. List three problems that were happening before Ti Tiriti was created:

1. _________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________

🤔 Part 3: Thinking Deeper

9. Put these events in the correct order by numbering them 1-4:

_____ Ti Tiriti o Waitangi was signed

_____ European settlers arrived in New Zealand

_____ Conflicts began between Māori and settlers

_____ The British government decided action was needed

10. Imagine you were a Māori chief during this time. How do you think you would have felt about the changes happening in your country? Explain your answer.