B. Video transcript

“The Maori people are the semi-indigenous people of New Zealand. We say 'semi' because, as mentioned before, there was literally no mammalian land life in New Zealand for millions of years. Rather, the Maori people arrived in New Zealand sometime around the year 1250 CE. The Maori are, in fact, indigenous to Polynesia in the South Pacific, but over the centuries, have developed their own unique set of customs, language, culture and traditions. They are famous for their warrior traditions, and many Maori are employed as bodyguards and bouncers. Interestingly enough, they also tend to make up a disproportionate number of the country's prison population, and many of the most violent gangs in New Zealand are also ethnically Maori. No one really knows the reasons for this, but it's probably related to their warrior culture. Additionally, many Maori seek redress for historical wrongs directed towards them by Europeans.”




Possible answers for question 9 of the previous exercice:
9/ The Europeans arrived in New Zealand and declared war on the Maori; they used guns in battle against them; they brought deadly diseases with them that killed the Maori; they confiscated land from the Maori. Any of these answers is correct.


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