1. New Zealand Chapter 19 Section 3

2. Geography Made up of the North and South Islands and is located on the Ring of Fire. 85% of people live in coastal cities on the Northern Island.

3. Maori Settlement First inhabitants of New Zealand. –Migrated between 950-1150 from Polynesia. Called the land Aotearoa or “land of the long white clouds”. Mostly hunter-gatherers and fishers.

4. A British Colony James Cook explored New Zealand in 1769 and claimed it for Great Britain. The Maori and the new settlers fought each other continuously. –Resulted in the Maori chiefs signing the Treaty of Waitangi. Misunderstanding of the treaty led to land wars.

5. Self-Government Britain granted New Zealand the right to be self- governing in 1907. Set up a Constitutional Monarchy (similar to Australia). Very concerned about equal rights. –One of the first countries to guarantee women the right the vote in 1893.

6. Culture Most New Zealanders are descendants of British colonists. –Called Pakehas by the Maori. Reflects both Maori and British culture. –English and Maori are both official languages. Sheep outnumber people 25:1. –New Zealand exports large amounts of wool.

7. More Culture Due to location and temperature, most New Zealanders enjoy water sports. –Swimming, sailing, surfing and fishing. Wellywood –New Zealand’s scenic landscape has helped to develop a large film industry. –Named after the capital city of Wellington.

8. The Lord of the Rings trilogy was even filmed in New Zealand!!!!!

9. Maori Culture Have worked hard to preserve their culture. Most Maori have distinct body tattoos. –A sign of power and prestige. Follow traditional religious beliefs that honor ancestors and the natural environment.

11. Economy Growing emphasis on manufacturing. –Automobiles, electronics, furniture, and metal products are produced in New Zealand. Depends highly on the use of hydroelectric power. Internal heat of the Earth is also a source of power which is called Geothermic Energy.