Coat of arms of New Zealand

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/coat-of-arms-of-new-zealand

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who wrote Coat of arms of New Zealand?Warrant of King George V
2. What is the date of grant?26 August 1911
3. What is the primary supporters?Zealandia (representing European settlers) and a Māori rangatira (chief, representing indigenous Māori)
4. What does the Coat of Arms of New Zealand look like?It has a shield with symbols of farming, industry, and trade, topped with a crown. On either side are two figures: a European woman called Zealandia and a Māori chief.
5. Why are there two figures on the Coat of Arms?They show the partnership between Māori and European settlers, representing New Zealand's bicultural heritage.

Heraldic Supporters: Figures, usually animals or humanoids, placed on either side of a shield in a coat of arms.
Biculturalism: The policy or practice of giving equal attention to two cultures, particularly in a country with two dominant cultures.
Sovereignty: Supreme power or authority, the authority of a state to govern itself or another state.
Rangatira: A Māori term for a chief or leader, signifying authority, prestige, and responsibility within Māori society.