Whaling and Sealing in New Zealand

Who were the first Europeans that most Maori saw?

• Explorers like James Cook

• Sunburned and wind scorched sailors

• Colonists in fancy uniforms

• Missionaries

From which regions did the early sealers and whalers come?

• Only Europe

• Asia, Pacific Islands, America, and Australia

• Only America and Australia

• Only Asia and Europe

What was a major consequence of whaling in New Zealand?

• The rise of Maori kingdoms

• The end of European exploration

• The extinction of Maori

• The signing of the Treaty of Waitangi

What did Maori use whale bone for?

• Fishing tools

• Cooking utensils

• Making weapons and jewelry

• Building houses

What caused the collapse of New Zealand's fur seal population?

• Natural disasters

• European contact and hunting

• Introduction of new predators

• Overhunting by early Maori

What was the primary use of whale oil in the 19th century?

• Perfume

• Cooking

• Medicine

• Lighting lamps and lubrication

What was the 'Nantucket sleigh ride'?

• A traditional Maori dance

• The chase after harpooning a whale

• A ride on a whale's back

• A type of ship used by whalers

What was a major hub for the whaling trade in New Zealand?

• Wellington

• Kororareka (Russell)

• Christchurch

• Auckland

What was the main reason for the decline of the Pacific whaling industry by the 1850s?

• Discovery of new hunting grounds

• Whales nearing extinction

• Introduction of new taxes

• Invention of electric lights

What was the purpose of the International Whaling Commission founded in 1946?

• To ban whaling worldwide

• To enforce sustainable whaling practices

• To promote whale watching

• To protect whalers' rights