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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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a taiaha
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a patu
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a musket
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -A Ngāpuhi leader met with Webb’s auction house last night to try and secure the return of a musket purported to belong to chief Hongi Hika, which had been due to go under the hammer on Monday.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Ngāpuhi rangatira Hongi Hika became a pivotal figure in New Zealand history. He was a skilled and driven leader in war and trade, and his actions had far-reaching consequences. Ngāpuhi and rival iwi Ngāti Whātua fought in 1807 or 1808.
Detailed explanation-3: -Hongi Hika ( c. 1772 – 6 March 1828) was a New Zealand Māori rangatira (chief) and war leader of the iwi of Ngāpuhi.
Detailed explanation-4: -Although Hongi Hika preferred muskets and powder as trade goods, he also appreciated the iron tools offered by the missionaries.
Detailed explanation-5: -Ngati-Pou finally fled to Waimamaku, near Hokianga Heads. A young man connected with the Taou branch of Ngati-Whatua, named Maratea, but whose father was a Ngati-Pou, had joined the Roroa people, and during the fight managed to shoot Hongi-Hika through the breast.