soc nz Flashcards
why did Abel Tasman find NZ?
to find land for settlement and to mine resources
What are the countries at the ends of the Polynesian triangle
NZ, hawaii and Easter Island.
What is imperialism?
A policy of extending a countries power and influence through colonization use of military force or other means.
What is kainga.
A unfortified area
Why was the mission for finding land considered to be a failure
Abel Tasman only docked around the coast of NZ and did not move inland.
Why did Cook travel to NZ?
Because the British was a curious nation and wanted to know more about NZ. Cook wanted to look at the transit of Venus and also explore the south pacific
When did Cook come to NZ?
8 October 1769
What is a pa?
A fortified area.
Why was Abel Tasman attacked by the Maori?
There was a miscommunication, when the Maori blew the horn Abel also blew it unknowing it meant a declaration of war.
When did Abel Tasman arrive in NZ?
1642
What other countries did Abel Tasman find
Tasmania, NZ, Tonga and FIji
