Flashcards on Aotearoa New Zealand: An Overview
Aotearoa New Zealand: An Overview for Students & Scholars
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31 cards
Card 1
Question: What does 'Aotearoa' mean in Māori?
Answer: Land of the long white cloud
Card 2
Question: Name two core values or notable social achievements of New Zealand mentioned.
Answer: Peace, security, social progress, better living standards and human rights for all; first country to grant all women of voting age the right to vote i
Card 3
Question: Who were the first people to populate New Zealand and roughly when?
Answer: Polynesians, around 750 years ago.
Card 4
Question: Who was the first European to visit New Zealand and in what year?
Answer: Abel Tasman (Dutch), 1642.
Card 5
Question: Which group arrived in New Zealand in the early 19th century?
Answer: Missionaries.
Card 6
Question: What are the two main islands of New Zealand and approximately how many smaller islands does it have?
Answer: North Island and South Island; over 700 smaller islands.
Card 7
Question: Which constellation appears on the New Zealand flag and why is it used?
Answer: The Southern Cross, because it is a constellation only seen in the Southern Hemisphere.
Card 8
Question: Why does the Union Jack appear on New Zealand's flag?
Answer: To show historical ties with the United Kingdom.
Card 9
Question: Where is New Zealand located regionally and relative to Fiji and Tonga?
Answer: In the south Pacific Ocean, part of the Australasian subregion of Oceania; south of Fiji and Tonga.
Card 10
Question: How many volcanoes does New Zealand have and what is notable about them?
Answer: More than 50 volcanoes, many of which are active.