Ethan's document quiz on Maori history in New Zealand

A beautifully illustrated scene depicting Maori culture, including traditional Waka boats, lush landscapes of New Zealand, and historical interactions between Maori and European explorers.

Discover Maori History Quiz

Test your knowledge of Maori history in New Zealand with our engaging quiz! Dive into the legends, events, and pivotal moments that shaped the Maori culture and their interactions with Europeans.

Challenge yourself with questions about:

  • The arrival of Maori in New Zealand
  • The Treaty of Waitangi
  • The impact of the Musket Wars
  • Significant Maori figures and tribes
10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by ExploringHistory785
What was the name of the man who according to Maori legend, lead the fleet of Wakas to New Zealand
Ahia
Kupe
Nikau
Maaka
What (estimated) date did Maori arrive in New Zealand?
1250 - 1300 AD
1250 - 1300 BC
1000 - 2000 AD
500 BC
Was Maori the first race to civilise New Zealand?
True
False
What role did the Europeans have in the musket wars?
Helping certain Maori tribes win
Giving tribes in need food
Supplying Maori with muskets, if they had enough livestock to pay them.
Creating the treaty of Waitangi
What was the effects of the treaty of Waitangi?
The Maori and Europeans settled for peace instead of war and quickly stopped fighting
The treaty was ignored by both tribes and they continued on fighting
The treaty allowed the Maori to get muskets, meaning that they started fighting intertribal
The treaty was mistranslated and eventually sparked arguments between the Maori and Europeans, but is still remembered for trying to keep peace between tribes.
Where did the Maori originate from?
East-Polynesia and South Asia
South Asia
Africa
Iceland
Were the Europeans the first to stop fighting?
True
False
How many mini wars were estimated to have occurred during the musket wars in New Zealand?
2000
3000
1000
Below 500
How did the Maori and the Europeans stop fighting?
At the end of the New Zealand wars, Maori leaders stopped fighting as they were exhausted and belived in peace. Shortly after this the other Maori tribes stopped fighting along with the Europeans.
The Europeans beat the Maori
The Europeans were too tired and stopped fighting
The europeans ran out of weapons to fight with
The Maori beat the Europeans
What tribes did Hongi Hika fight and defeat as mentioned in the informative google doc?
Wellington's tribes, and Mangaone's tribes
Auckland and it's tribes, and Matakana and its tribes
Queenstown and Dunedin's tribes
Thame's and Waikato's tribes
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