📚 Part 1: Understanding the Treaty
1. When was the Treaty of Waitangi signed?
6 February 1840
6 February 1850
6 February 1860
6 February 1880
2. Which groups were involved in signing the Treaty? (Select all that apply)
Māori chiefs (rangatira)
British Crown representatives
French settlers
American traders
3. The Treaty was written in how many versions?
One version only
Two versions (Māori and English)
Three versions
Four versions
4. Complete this sentence: The Treaty established New Zealand as a _____________ nation.
Answer: _________________________
🔍 Part 2: Comparing the Versions
5. In Article 1, the English version uses the word "sovereignty" while the Māori version uses "kawanatanga". What does this difference suggest about the translation?
6. The Māori version of Article 2 mentions "tino rangatiratanga". This term is best translated as:
Complete ownership
Full chieftainship/authority
Partial control
Shared leadership
7. Why do you think the differences between the Māori and English versions have caused ongoing debate in New Zealand?
💭 Part 3: Reflection and Understanding
8. What surprised you most about learning that there were differences between the two versions of the Treaty?
9. How do you think understanding both versions of the Treaty helps us as New Zealanders today?
10. The Treaty is often called New Zealand's "founding document". In your own words, explain what this means and why it's important for all New Zealanders to understand it.
✅ Answer Key
1. When was the Treaty of Waitangi signed?
Answer: 6 February 1840
2. Which groups were involved in signing the Treaty? (Select all that apply)
Answer: Māori chiefs (rangatira), British Crown representatives
3. The Treaty was written in how many versions?
Answer: Two versions (Māori and English)
4. Complete this sentence: The Treaty established New Zealand as a _____________ nation.
Answer: sovereign
5. In Article 1, the English version uses the word "sovereignty" while the Māori version uses "kawanatanga". What does this difference suggest about the translation?
Answer: It suggests differing interpretations of governance and authority.
6. The Māori version of Article 2 mentions "tino rangatiratanga". This term is best translated as:
Answer: Full chieftainship/authority
7. Why do you think the differences between the Māori and English versions have caused ongoing debate in New Zealand?
Answer: The differences reflect varying understandings of rights and governance, leading to differing expectations.
8. What surprised you most about learning that there were differences between the two versions of the Treaty?
Answer: [Student's personal response]
9. How do you think understanding both versions of the Treaty helps us as New Zealanders today?
Answer: [Student's personal response]
10. The Treaty is often called New Zealand's "founding document". In your own words, explain what this means and why it's important for all New Zealanders to understand it.
Answer: [Student's personal response]
