Remembering Parihaka Quiz

What is the significance of the 5th of November in New Zealand?

• Matariki

• Waitangi Day

• ANZAC Day

• Parihaka Day

Where was the peaceful Pā called Parihaka located?

• On the lower slopes of Mount Taranaki

• On the South Island

• Near Auckland

• In Wellington

Who were the two Māori leaders of Parihaka?

• Tāwhiao and Te Kooti

• Wiremu Kingi and Te Puni

• Hone Heke and Te Rauparaha

• Te Whiti o Rongomai and Tohu Kākahi

What did the people of Parihaka wear to show love and care for their land?

• Raukura on their head

• Greenstone necklaces

• Bone carvings

• Feather cloaks

What did the people of Parihaka do when they heard soldiers were coming?

• Held a protest march

• Prepared weapons

• Fled to the mountains

• Built fences and grew crops

How did the people of Parihaka greet the soldiers on 5th November 1881?

• With a pōwhiri

• With a haka

• With a protest

• With silence

What did the women of Parihaka do for the soldiers?

• Sewed new uniforms

• Baked loaves of bread

• Prepared a feast

• Wove baskets

What happened to Te Whiti o Rongomai and Tohu Kākahi after the soldiers arrived?

• They were given medals

• They were taken to prison

• They were sent to Australia

• They were made chiefs

What did the soldiers do to Parihaka?

• Left it untouched

• Planted trees

• Destroyed homes and crops

• Built new houses

How long were Te Whiti o Rongomai and Tohu Kākahi in prison?

• Six months

• Three years

• Two years

• One year