NZ Wars

What was the reason for Maori sovereignty of New Zealand being broken?

• Conflict with Australian settlers

• Conflict with British legal traditions

• Conflict with French explorers

• Conflict with Chinese immigrants

What was the reason for most land being owned by the party instead of Maori?

• British legal traditions

• Maori sovereignty

• Chinese immigrants

• French explorers

Which British officer is Hamilton named after?

• An officer who explored the region

• An officer who fought in the New Zealand Wars

• An officer who lived in Hamilton

• An officer who never visited the place

What was the main reason for the land disputes that kicked off fighting between colonists and Maori in the Hutt Valley?

• A dodgy land deal by the New Zealand company

• A misunderstanding in trade agreements

• A dispute over fishing rights

• A disagreement over cultural practices

Who was the first Maori King?

• Potatau Te Wherowhero

• Tauranga

• Parihaka

• Te Rauparaha

What was the outcome of the Battle of Gate Pa?

• Both sides agreed to a peace deal

• The battle ended in a stalemate

• British troops successfully invaded the Maori stronghold

• Maori warriors defeated nearly 1,700 imperial troops

What was the response of the defenders at Orakau when offered a chance to surrender?

• They negotiated a peace treaty

• They fled the battlefield

• They immediately surrendered to the British

• They refused to surrender and chose to fight on

What was the reason for the British authorities in London being furious with Governor Grey?

• Tricking them into sending troops to New Zealand and getting many killed

• Failing to protect the settlers in Auckland

• Negotiating a peace deal without authorization

• Refusing to engage in the New Zealand Wars

What was the main consequence of the Battle of Orakau for the wider war?

• It damaged the faith of Maori and European missionaries

• It had no impact on the overall conflict

• It led to a significant increase in British troops in New Zealand

• It resulted in a peace treaty between Maori and British forces

What was the response of the British troops when Maori defenders brought water to injured soldiers after the Battle of Gate Pa?

• They attacked the Maori defenders

• They retreated from the battlefield

• They rejected the offer of water

• They were touched by the gesture