1. Basic facts
| Capital city | Wellington |
| Currency | New Zealand dollar |
| Population | 4,405,200 |
| Area | 268,000 km2 |
2. Significant characteristics
New Zealand consists of 2 major islands: North Island and South Island, 1,600 km in total length. Is part of the Commonwealth.
3. Key dates
| pre 1200 | Maoris migrated from Polynesia and settled in New Zealand. |
| late 18th century | Europeans began to settle in New Zealand. |
| 19th century | The British imposed their presence in spite of fierce resistance on the part of the Maoris. |
| 1840 | The Treaty of Waitingi: gave the Maoris the same rights as British citizens and guaranteed their possession of certain areas of land. |
| 1841 | The British government annexed New Zealand. |
| 1907 | New Zealand became a British dominion. |
Exercice n°1
Associez chacune des assertions au peuple auquel elle fait référence.
Faites glisser les étiquettes dans les zones prévues à cet effet.
The British
The British
Europeans
The Maori
The Maori
inhabited New Zealand before anyone else →
arrived before the British imposed themselves →
resented the presence of the British →
signed a treaty with the indigenous population →
claimed New Zealand as part of their Empire →
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arrived before the British imposed themselves →
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resented the presence of the British →
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signed a treaty with the indigenous population →
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claimed New Zealand as part of their Empire →
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Veillez à ne pas confondre le rôle des différents acteurs dans la construction du pays.
Exercice n°2
Associez chaque lieu géographique à la définition qui lui correspond.
Faites glisser les étiquettes dans les zones prévues à cet effet.
Waitingi
Polynesia
North Island
Great Britain
gave its name to the treaty signed between the Maori and the British →
the area of land in New Zealand closest to Australia →
where the Maori came from →
the nation that ruled New Zealand form 1841 to 1907 →
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the area of land in New Zealand closest to Australia →
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where the Maori came from →
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the nation that ruled New Zealand form 1841 to 1907 →
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Prenez le temps de rechercher ces endroits sur une carte pour mieux apprécier la géographie et les distances.
