📚 Part 1: Key Governance Events Knowledge

1. What does "governance" mean? Write your definition below:

2. Circle the correct date for the Treaty of Waitangi:

6/02/1840

6/02/1850

6/02/1860

6/02/1830

3. Which of these events were important for New Zealand's governance? (Check all that apply):

Treaty of Waitangi signing

Women gaining the right to vote

First rugby match

Establishment of Parliament

MMP voting system introduction

🗓️ Part 2: Timeline Sequencing Activity

4. Number these governance events in chronological order (1 = earliest, 6 = most recent):

_____ New Zealand becomes a dominion (1907)

_____ Treaty of Waitangi signed (1840)

_____ Women gain the right to vote (1893)

_____ MMP voting system introduced (1996)

_____ First New Zealand Parliament meets (1854)

_____ New Zealand Constitution Act passed (1852)

5. Match each event with its significance for governance:

1. Treaty of Waitangi

2. Women's suffrage 1893

3. MMP system 1996

4. First Parliament 1854

A. Made voting more representative

B. Established partnership principles

C. Began democratic law-making

D. Extended democratic rights

🔍 Part 3: Analysis and Understanding

6. Fill in the blanks about New Zealand's governance history:

The _____________ of Waitangi was signed in _______ and established a partnership between _______ and the British Crown. New Zealand women were the _______ in the world to gain the right to vote in _______. The _______ voting system was introduced in _______ to make elections more representative.

7. Choose ONE governance event and explain why it was important for New Zealand society:

Event chosen: _________________________

8. How do you think governance in New Zealand might change in the future? Give one prediction:

🎨 Part 4: Creative Timeline Design

9. Design a simple timeline showing three key governance events. Include dates and brief descriptions:

10. Reflection: Write one sentence explaining what governance is and how one historical event still impacts New Zealand today:

🌟 Extension Challenge

11. Research Challenge: Name one current governance issue in New Zealand and explain why it's important:

Current issue: _________________________________

12. Compare and contrast: How is New Zealand's governance similar to or different from another country you know about?

NZ Governance Timeline Sequencing

NZ Governance Timeline Sequencing

📚 Part 1: Key Governance Events Knowledge

🗓️ Part 2: Timeline Sequencing Activity

🔍 Part 3: Analysis and Understanding

🎨 Part 4: Creative Timeline Design

🌟 Extension Challenge

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