📚 Part 1: Key Facts About Te Tiriti

1. When was Te Tiriti o Waitangi signed?

6 February 1840

6 February 1850

6 February 1860

6 February 1830

2. Where was Te Tiriti first signed?

Te Tiriti was first signed at _________________ in the Bay of Islands.

3. Who signed Te Tiriti? (Check all that apply)

Over 500 Māori chiefs

Representatives of the British Crown

French explorers

American traders

4. What is the main purpose of Te Tiriti o Waitangi?

🤔 Part 2: Different Perspectives

5. Why did Māori chiefs want to sign Te Tiriti? List two reasons:

a) _________________________________________________

b) _________________________________________________

6. Why did the British want Te Tiriti signed? List two reasons:

a) _________________________________________________

b) _________________________________________________

7. Pros and Cons Brainstorm - Complete the table below:

Positive impacts of Te Tiriti:

Challenges or negative impacts:

🔤 Part 3: Vocabulary & Reflection

8. Match the Māori terms with their English meanings:

Rangatira

Whenua

Tino rangatiratanga

Tangata whenua

People of the land

Land

Full authority/chieftainship

Chief

9. Why is Te Tiriti o Waitangi important for New Zealand today?

10. Extension Challenge: Research the Waitangi Tribunal. What does it do and why was it created?

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

📚 Part 1: Key Facts About Te Tiriti

🤔 Part 2: Different Perspectives

🔤 Part 3: Vocabulary & Reflection

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