God Defend New Zealand

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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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/god-defend-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. How many people live in God Defend New Zealand?Approximately 5.2 million
2. How big is God Defend New Zealand?268,021 square kilometers (103,484 square miles)
3. What is the capital of God Defend New Zealand?Wellington
4. What language do people speak in God Defend New Zealand?English and Māori are the official languages
5. What is the year of official recognition?1977 (as a national anthem)
6. What is the origin of māori title?'Aotearoa' means 'Land of the Long White Cloud'

Biculturalism: The recognition and promotion of two distinct cultures within a society, often with equal status.
Geological Forces: Natural processes that shape the Earth's surface, such as volcanic activity and mountain formation.
National Resonance: The quality of a song or symbol that deeply connects with and reflects the feelings and identity of a nation's people.