Maori people
Who are the Maoris?
The indigenous people of New Zealand
Which country colonized New Zealand?
Britain
Which country is closest to New Zealand?
Australia
What is the traditional Maori war dance called?
Haka
What percentage of the New Zealand population are Maoris?
About 15%
When was New Zealand first discovered by a European?
1640
What did the British bring, which caused the population of Maoris to decrease?
Diseases
What is the name used about the full-face Maori tatoo?
Moko
Where do they live, mostly?
In the North Island where the climate is warmest
Who was the first European to set foot on New Zealand?
Captain James Cook
What is the capital of New Zealand?
Wellington
The Maori welcome is called hongi and entails which gesture?
Pressing one's noses together
Where did they come from?
Polynesia
When was New Zealand colonized?
1840
How many times bigger is New Zealand compared to Denmark?
Six times bigger
How was Maori history passed on from generation to generation?
Verbally or carved in Maori huts
When did they come to New Zealand?
Between 9th and 13th century / 800 years ago
How was New Zealand colonized?
Through the Treaty of Waitangi
Who did the Maori warriors fight in 1845-1872 over land disputes?
British troops
Besides Te Reo Maori (the Maori language) which other language do Maori people speak fluently?
English