response to text of treaty of waitangi

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  1. What happened in the 1830s that led to the Treaty of Waitangi?
  2. a) Māori population exploded, needing more land.
  3. b) British settlers arrived in large numbers, eyeing land.
  4. c) A giant erupting volcano caused widespread chaos.

 

  1. What was the Treaty of Waitangi supposed to do?
  2. a) Declare war between Māori and British.
  3. b) Share toys and candy equally between children.
  4. c) Set rules for how Māori and British would live together in New Zealand.

 

  1. How many versions of the Treaty exist?
  2. a) Only one, in English.
  3. b) Two, in Māori and English (although they say different things).
  4. c) Hundreds, depending on who translated it.

 

  1. What is the key principle of “partnership” in the Treaty?
  2. a) Māori get to boss everyone around.
  3. b) British people make all the decisions.
  4. c) Māori and British work together and listen to each other.

 

  1. What does “protection” in the Treaty mean for Māori?

ij8a) Free hugs from the Queen every year.

  1. b) Keeping their traditions, land, and language safe.
  2. c) Wearing special protective suits to avoid catching British diseases.

 

  1. What does “equality” in the Treaty say about how people should be treated?
  2. a) Only the tallest people get special privileges.
  3. b) Everyone, regardless of where they’re from, deserves the same rights.
  4. c) People who speak better English get extra points.

 

  1. What does “redress” in the Treaty mean?
  2. a) Giving everyone red clothes to wear.
  3. b) Trying to fix things that weren’t fair in the past, like land disputes.
  4. c) Painting the Treaty document bright red for good luck.

 

  1. What does “good faith” mean in the Treaty?
  2. a) Always telling jokes and making each other laugh.
  3. b) Being honest, kind, and fair to each other.
  4. c) Building a giant bouncy castle together.

 

  1. Who was the first Māori chief to sign the Treaty?
  2. a) Captain Cook
  3. b) Hōne Heke
  4. c) Queen Victoria

 

  1. Who was the first British person to sign the Treaty?
  2. a) William Shakespeare
  3. b) Captain William Hobson
  4. c) The Tooth Fairy

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