Treaty of Waitangi

Which statement is UNTRUE?

• Waitangi Day is celebrated on the 8th February.

• It is to commemorate the Waitangi Treaty, signed in 1840.

• Waitangi day was first commemorated in 1934.

• New Zealand adopted Waitangi Day as a national holiday in 1974.

How many languages was the Treaty written?

• The Treaty is written in 2 languages, Te Reo & English.

• The Treaty is written in only in 1 language, Te Reo.

• The Treaty is written in only in 1 language, English.

• The Treaty is written in 2 languages, Te Reo & French.

Up until 1840, how many Māori and Europeans were living in Aotearoa.

• There were about 115,000 Māori and 2,000 Europeans living in New Zealand.

• There were about 5,000 Māori and 2,000 Europeans living in New Zealand.

• There were about 115,000 Māori and 200,000 Europeans living in New Zealand.

• There were about 10,000 Māori and 200 Europeans living in New Zealand.

How many Māori Chiefs signed at the Hui, at Waitangi?

• 43 Māori chiefs

• 500 Māori chiefs

• 4 Māori chiefs

• 400 Māori chiefs

Which of the following statements is UNTRUE?

• Māori and Europeans were happy with the outcome of the Treaty.

• The second and third articles continue to cause issues today.

• The British Government "believed" that the Treaty enabled complete sovereignty over Māori, their lands and resources.

• Māori "believed" that they were only allowing the British, permission to use their lands.

In what year, did the Waitangi Treaty

papers nearly destroyed by fire?

• 1840

• 1841

• 1839

• 1940

What is so "special" about the Treaty House? (choose 2 answers & submit)

• One of New Zealand’s oldest buildings.

• It was lived in by James Busby, who was Britain’s Representative to New Zealand, from 1833-1840.

• It is white.

• Had solar panels.

What is so "special" about Te Whare Rānanga

(The House of Assembly).

• Stands facing the Treaty House.

• Lived in by James Busby, who was Britain’s Representative to New Zealand, from 1833-1840.

• It is white

• Had solar panels.