Background &
First contact
First contact
What European country colonized New Zealand?
Great Britain (the United Kingdom)
What was the Maori population before European contact
Estimated to be about 100,000+
How were stories, traditions and practises shared in Maori culture?
Orally
What is a lasting effect colonization has had on the Maori people?
Massive land loss, language loss, and population decline.
How many islands make up New Zealand?
2
What Main thing caused the Maori culture to disintegrate?
Missionaries
Name 1 factor that caused Maori populations to decline
Violence (Musket Warfare), Diseases (Mumps, Whooping Cough, Measles, Bronchitis, Tuberculosis), Poverty, Poor diet, Bad living conditions, Overcrowding, Loss of traditional food source, Lack of resources
Did the Maori have a buy/sell economy?
No, buying/selling for of trade came after colonization
When did the first Maori members of parliament take their seats?
1868
What popular Disney movie has Maori traditions incorporated in it?
Moana
What year did New Zealand get formally taken control of?
1840
How much did the Maori population decline
10%-30%, and at lowest point ~40% of pre-contact size (42,000 people)
Stories of ____ were very important in Maori culture
Warfare
After James Cook visited the island the life expectancy had a severe decline. Before it was around 30 and after it was between ___ and ___
23 and 25
In Te Reo Māori, what does Heihei mean?
Chicken
Before the British colonized New Zealand, which European country was the first to come in contact?
The Netherlands
In the 1890's about how many Maori children lived into adulthood
50% of children died before 7 years old, and 25% before 9 months old
Bonus: In 1886, over 50% of total Maori who died were children
How did the Maori obtain resources?
They used the resources found on the land or through trading in the form of gift exchange
What is the wage gap (in percent) between men of European descent in New Zealand compared to Maori workers?
20-23%
What are the three official languages of New Zealand?
New Zealand Sign Language, Te Reo Māori, and English.
What year do scientists think the Maori people arrived in New Zealand?
Around 1300 CE
What was the difference in Maori and European (Pākehā) populations pre and post colonization
Pre: ~100,000:0
Post: ~42,000:750,000+
How were the Maori organized based on political structures?
-Tribe (iwi)
-Sub-Tribe/Clan (Hapu)
-Extended Family (Wanau)
What animal has a meaningful connection with the Maori people?
Whales