Unit 6 new zealand A bit of History

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo t
• Leerjaar 1

What do you know about:
New Zealand?

New Zealand

Today we visit New Zealand. New Zealand was first settled by the Maori peoples before it was discovered by the Dutchman Abel Tasman in 1642. He named it after the Dutch province of Zeeland. It was a British colony until its independence in 1907. New Zealand is a place of outstanding natural beauty. This is why in today’s lesson we will go outside to go on an adventure!

settled = bewoond

discovered = ontdekt

independance = onafhankelijkheid

Nieuw Zeeland

Capital = Wellington

Inhabitants = 4,5 Million

Discovered by Abel Tasman in 1642

Number of sheep = 27,3 Million

8X the Netherlands

National sport = Rugby

Original Inhabitants = Maori

Australia

New Zealand

What is the capital city of New Zealand?

1. Auckland
2. Canberra
3. Queenstown
4. Wellington

Who was the first European to arrive in New Zealand?

1. Abel Tasman
2. Willem-Alexander
3. Charles the third
4. Christopher Columbus

What are the natives of New Zealand called?

1. Aborigenes
2. Maori
3. Native Americans
4. Masai

How many people live in New Zealand

1. 4,2 million
2. 4 million
3. 4,6 million
4. 4,8 million

What is the traditional Maori way of greeting each other that is seen in the video?

1. touching feet/knees
2. touching noses/forehead
3. touching noses/ears
4. touching hands/legs

The ' ta moko' is a significant expression of Maori culture, what is it you think?

1. Songs
2. Food
3. Tattoos

People from New Zealand have a nickname for themselves, what is it?

1. Melons
2. Pineapples
3. Grapes
4. Kiwi

The 'haka' can be used for....?

1. preparing warriors mentally before going into war.
2. when two parties meet
3. welcoming strangers
4. ceremonial circumstances such as weddings or funerals