Exploring Historical Photographs

What is the main purpose of old photographs according to the text?

• To display artistic skills

• To let us peek into history

• To show the world where we’ve been

• To capture modern technology

Where are the photographs mentioned in the text stored?

• Te Papa Museum

• National Library of New Zealand

• Auckland Art Gallery

• Alexander Turnbull Library

What was a challenge for photographers in the 1850s?

• Finding subjects to photograph

• Using heavy cameras and tripods

• Editing photos digitally

• Printing photos in color

Why did some photographers refuse to deal with children under three?

• Children were not considered important subjects

• Children were too expensive to photograph

• Children were afraid of cameras

• Children could not stay still for long

What symbol of passive resistance is mentioned in the text?

• A greenstone pendant

• A carved stick

• A white feather

• A peace flag

What unusual costume is mentioned in the 'Where’s Wally?' section?

• A fob watch

• A knight

• A pirate

• A dragon

What does Irini Kemara's moko kauae signify?

• Her marital status

• Her age

• Her high rank

• Her occupation

What does the photograph 'Turning Bush into Butter' depict?

• A family picnic

• A farming family and deforestation

• A cityscape

• A traditional Māori village