Treaty Journey Worksheet

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📚 Part 1: Treaty Knowledge

1. What is Te Tiriti o Waitangi?

A modern law about education

An agreement between Māori iwi and the British Crown signed in 1840

A story about early settlers

2. When was Te Tiriti o Waitangi signed?

1820

1840

1860

3. Which groups were involved in signing the Treaty? (Check all that apply)

Māori iwi and rangatira

The British Crown

French explorers

American traders

4. Fill in the blanks:

Te Tiriti o Waitangi is important because it set the _____________ for relationships and _____________ in Aotearoa New Zealand.

5. Put these events in the correct order by writing numbers 1-4 next to each event:

____ Te Tiriti o Waitangi signed at Waitangi

____ Early contact between Māori and European explorers

____ Waitangi Day becomes a national holiday

____ Land loss and effects on Māori communities

6. Why was Te Tiriti o Waitangi created? Explain in 1-2 sentences:

7. How has the Treaty affected Māori people? Give one positive and one negative effect:

Positive effect: _________________________________

Negative effect: _________________________________

8. Draw and describe one important event from the Treaty journey:

9. Write 2-3 sentences describing your drawing and why this event was important:

10. Why is it important for all New Zealanders to learn about Te Tiriti o Waitangi today?