Whaling Industry History

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Whaling ship and whales in New Zealand waters

🐋 Part 1: Understanding the Whaling Industry

1. What was the main economic impact of whaling in early Aotearoa New Zealand?

It provided jobs and trade opportunities

It only benefited European settlers

It had no economic value

It was mainly for sport

2. How did Māori traditionally engage with whales? (Check all that apply)

Used waka to hunt whales

Had spiritual connections to whales

Used whale products for tools and food

Had no relationship with whales

3. Which century was whaling most important in New Zealand?

18th century

19th century

20th century

21st century

4. Fill in the blanks using the word bank below:

The whaling industry created _____________ between Māori kāinga and European _____________ stations. This helped form new _____________ across Aotearoa.

Word Bank: connections, whaling, relationships

🗺️ Part 2: Connections and Impact

5. Explain how whaling created connections between different communities in New Zealand:

6. List two positive effects and two negative effects of the whaling industry:

Positive effects:

1. _________________________________

2. _________________________________

Negative effects:

1. _________________________________

2. _________________________________

7. How did whaling demonstrate "connections through time and space"?

🤔 Part 3: Reflection

8. Draw a simple map showing how whaling connected different parts of New Zealand. Include Māori kāinga, European whaling stations, and whale migration routes:

9. What is one question you still have about the whaling industry in New Zealand?

Whaling Industry History

Whaling Industry History

🐋 Part 1: Understanding the Whaling Industry

🗺️ Part 2: Connections and Impact

🤔 Part 3: Reflection

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