MAOR102 EXAM Questions and
Answers Graded A+
When did Europeans first cross the horizon? - Correct answer-1790s, to bay of
islands and faveaux strait
What did Māori call the strangers? - Correct answer-tangata kē maitai = strangers
from sea
tangata tupuna = goblin people
takata para = ship people
tangata pakeha
When did whaling in NZ begin? - Correct answer-waters from new South Wales at
bay of islands in 1790s, New England whalers follows in 1800s and even more in
1830s
When did sealing in Aotearoa start? - Correct answer-1792 with a sealing gang at
tamatea (dusty sound)
When did American and Australian sealers arrive in NZ? - Correct answer-1800s
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,What happened in 1806 in terms of sealers? - Correct answer-one ship called
favourite, from Nantucket lands 60,000 pelts (fur) in Sydney
What happened in 1809 in terms of sealers? - Correct answer-isle of wight off st
clair beach, 8 man sealing gang take 2000 skins over 20 weeks
When did the first shore whaling stations begin? - Correct answer-1829, by 1840
there are about 20 stations in the waipounamu and lower north island
Who did the southern whaling stations operate under authority of? - Correct
answer-tūhawaiki and taiaroa and ngati Tahu rangatira
What were the relationships like between whalers ad Maori? - Correct answer--
Whalers established long term relationships with local Maori communities,
including marriages, - Chiefly women married owners and managers
- Lesser ranking women married employees
- The pakeha men participated in wives whanau, respecting Tikanga, fighting their
enemies
- The women worked alongside their husbands and participated in their businesses
to benefit their children and their whanau
What happened before the arrival of James cook? - Correct answer-Abel Tasman
arrived, he sailed around NZ but didn't actually step foot on the land, Maori did a
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,pohiri on the beach. When Tasman came in he blew off a cannon, then there was an
outbreak Maori were killed and europeans were killed. Tasman Feld and told
people not to go to NZ
When did James cook arrive to NZ? - Correct answer-1769, James cook arrived, he
had a tahign on board the boat who could speak a similar language to Maori.
What was a pro/con of the bartering system? - Correct answer-bartering system
started up between James and Maori, this was a good thing in terms of movement
from conflict to negotiation. However, was bad in terms of musket trading.
What happened in 1820s in terms of trading? - Correct answer-changed now
included trading of flax, ship building etc, Maori were able to adapt to the
europeans
Why was the bay of islands known as "Hell hole of the pacific" in 1830s? - Correct
answer-the bay of islands was the busiest place due to been the home of the biggest
port. Lots of europeans were arriving who had left places of law and thought they
do what ever they wanted in NZ and that's what they did. Muskets and new
diseases had a large impact on Maori. The fighting that occurred at bay of islands
made many people move to find new territory.
What occurred in 1831? - Correct answer-there was chiefs scared of a French
invasion. They wrote to king William for protection
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, What was the "Elizabeth affair"? - Correct answer-Te Rauparaha a chief hired a
cargo ship to get his warriors to the north island. Once reaching the north island Te
Maiharanui, the Ngati Tahu rangatira was captured, tortured and killed. Once this
happened New Soth Wales put more pressure on Britain to intervene.
What happened in 1833? - Correct answer-Britain sent James Busby, who set
himself up at Waitangi he was told to come to NZ and protect well disposed settlers
and traders, prevent outrages on Māori and apprehend escaped convicts. Busby
was paid by NSW, however no one was willing to pay him more than a small
amount. Because of this lack of money there was a lack of resources. All busby
could be was a mediator between Maori and europeans.
What happened on the 20th of march 1834? - Correct answer-Busbys first legacy,
25 Maori ranagatira gathered to pick the flag of NZ
How did the declaration of independence arise? - Correct answer-Baron Charles de
theirry, wanted to claim NZ as a French colony, Busby instigated another meeting
with 25 rangatira, resulted in the declaration of independence.
Who signed the declaration of independence? - Correct answer-34 rangatira signed
the Māori version on the 28th of October in 1835
18 more from other regions signed by 1839
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Answers Graded A+
When did Europeans first cross the horizon? - Correct answer-1790s, to bay of
islands and faveaux strait
What did Māori call the strangers? - Correct answer-tangata kē maitai = strangers
from sea
tangata tupuna = goblin people
takata para = ship people
tangata pakeha
When did whaling in NZ begin? - Correct answer-waters from new South Wales at
bay of islands in 1790s, New England whalers follows in 1800s and even more in
1830s
When did sealing in Aotearoa start? - Correct answer-1792 with a sealing gang at
tamatea (dusty sound)
When did American and Australian sealers arrive in NZ? - Correct answer-1800s
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,What happened in 1806 in terms of sealers? - Correct answer-one ship called
favourite, from Nantucket lands 60,000 pelts (fur) in Sydney
What happened in 1809 in terms of sealers? - Correct answer-isle of wight off st
clair beach, 8 man sealing gang take 2000 skins over 20 weeks
When did the first shore whaling stations begin? - Correct answer-1829, by 1840
there are about 20 stations in the waipounamu and lower north island
Who did the southern whaling stations operate under authority of? - Correct
answer-tūhawaiki and taiaroa and ngati Tahu rangatira
What were the relationships like between whalers ad Maori? - Correct answer--
Whalers established long term relationships with local Maori communities,
including marriages, - Chiefly women married owners and managers
- Lesser ranking women married employees
- The pakeha men participated in wives whanau, respecting Tikanga, fighting their
enemies
- The women worked alongside their husbands and participated in their businesses
to benefit their children and their whanau
What happened before the arrival of James cook? - Correct answer-Abel Tasman
arrived, he sailed around NZ but didn't actually step foot on the land, Maori did a
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,pohiri on the beach. When Tasman came in he blew off a cannon, then there was an
outbreak Maori were killed and europeans were killed. Tasman Feld and told
people not to go to NZ
When did James cook arrive to NZ? - Correct answer-1769, James cook arrived, he
had a tahign on board the boat who could speak a similar language to Maori.
What was a pro/con of the bartering system? - Correct answer-bartering system
started up between James and Maori, this was a good thing in terms of movement
from conflict to negotiation. However, was bad in terms of musket trading.
What happened in 1820s in terms of trading? - Correct answer-changed now
included trading of flax, ship building etc, Maori were able to adapt to the
europeans
Why was the bay of islands known as "Hell hole of the pacific" in 1830s? - Correct
answer-the bay of islands was the busiest place due to been the home of the biggest
port. Lots of europeans were arriving who had left places of law and thought they
do what ever they wanted in NZ and that's what they did. Muskets and new
diseases had a large impact on Maori. The fighting that occurred at bay of islands
made many people move to find new territory.
What occurred in 1831? - Correct answer-there was chiefs scared of a French
invasion. They wrote to king William for protection
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, What was the "Elizabeth affair"? - Correct answer-Te Rauparaha a chief hired a
cargo ship to get his warriors to the north island. Once reaching the north island Te
Maiharanui, the Ngati Tahu rangatira was captured, tortured and killed. Once this
happened New Soth Wales put more pressure on Britain to intervene.
What happened in 1833? - Correct answer-Britain sent James Busby, who set
himself up at Waitangi he was told to come to NZ and protect well disposed settlers
and traders, prevent outrages on Māori and apprehend escaped convicts. Busby
was paid by NSW, however no one was willing to pay him more than a small
amount. Because of this lack of money there was a lack of resources. All busby
could be was a mediator between Maori and europeans.
What happened on the 20th of march 1834? - Correct answer-Busbys first legacy,
25 Maori ranagatira gathered to pick the flag of NZ
How did the declaration of independence arise? - Correct answer-Baron Charles de
theirry, wanted to claim NZ as a French colony, Busby instigated another meeting
with 25 rangatira, resulted in the declaration of independence.
Who signed the declaration of independence? - Correct answer-34 rangatira signed
the Māori version on the 28th of October in 1835
18 more from other regions signed by 1839
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