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The existence of New Zealand first became known through its discovery in 1642 by Abel Tasman. Dutch cartographers three years later named it after the Dutch province of Zealand.
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Why did Europeans begin to explore the Americas?
The discovery of America led to a demand of new kind of political and economic organization. Europeans were forced to explore and settle in new lands due to the, economical, political and religious turmoil that was occurring in the 16th and 17th century.
The historic 1840 agreement between the Maori and Europeans in New Zealand is known as the Treaty of what?
The Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840.
How has Christopher Columbus changed the world today?
Although many negative things can be said about Christopher Columbus, it was his imagination and courage that by accident led Europeans into the Western Hemisphere. Whether Erick the Red " discovered" the New World first does not really matter as his voyages did little to have Europeans colonize the "New World".
How did contact with Europeans change in the new world?
Contact with the Europeans changed life in the new world by...?
The city of New York was first known as New what?
New Amsterdam. The Dutch were the first Europeans to settle in New York City. They named it New Amsterdam. When the English took control in 1664, they renamed it New York.
What is the largest religion in new zealnd?
Christianity which takes 63.8%
David liningstone is famous for exploring what continent?
africa,new zealnd
Major cities in New Zealnd?
Wellington (Capital) Auckland Christchurch Hamilton
Where did Billy T James live in his childhood days?
cambirdge,waikato,new zealnd
Do you need a fuji visa to travel on an Indian passport from new zealnd?
no u do not lukily
Is new zealand lager than the UK?
New Zealnd has an area of 268,000 km2 and the UK has 248,000 km2. So yes.
When will mission 9 of The 39 Clues come out in new zealand?
nobody cares about new zealnd its so unimportant i spelled it wrong lol
What industry is new zealnd especially famous for?
New Zealand has famous industry like printing and publishing, petrochemical, metal fibre, machine, and etc.
Who were the first to land in New York?
In 10,000 BC the Native Americans. Then the Europeans discovered New York in 1524. (led by the French) Then in 1609 it was claimed by the Dutch. In 1664 the Europeans named it New York after the Duke of York. It was a major trading in the thirteen colonies. I think.
How did trade change coastal east Africa's culture?
Introduced them to a new culture and eventually led them to participate in slave trade with Europeans.
Why did Europeans look for a new world?
They didn't look for a new world. They stumbled upon it. They were looking for new trade routes to the known world.
Why did Europeans begin to explore the Americas?
The discovery of America led to a demand of new kind of political and economic organization. Europeans were forced to explore and settle in new lands due to the, economical, political and religious turmoil that was occurring in the 16th and 17th century.
