Today we learnt about the siege of the Kaiapohia Pa. We made a model of the Pa and answered some questions.
The Siege of Kaiapohia Pa
When did Maori establish Kaiapohia Pa?
The Pa was built at around 1700 by Tu Rakautahi.
Who was involved in the siege?
Te Rauparaha attacked the Kaiapohia Pa alongside his northern followers.
Why?
The Maori chiefs were involved because they had to fight for their land.
Who was Te Rauparaha?
Te Rauparaha was the war leader of the Ngati Toa tribe.
Where was he from? Why was he so feared?
Te Rauparaha is from the north island. He was feared because his tribe had muskets and they had bad intentions.
What happened to the iwi after the siege?
Once the Ngati Toa won the siege, they went back to their camp at Massacre Hill to celebrate.
What is a Pa?
A Pa is mainly referred to as a fortified Maori village.
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