What role did Wiremu Tamihana (Tarapipipi Te Waharoa) play in the Kingitanga movement?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. He was known as the 'Kingmaker' for selecting Potatau Te Wherowhero and promoting peaceful coexistence
- Step 1: Wiremu Tamihana of Ngati Haua was an educated Christian statesman who formulated the Kingitanga's constitutional philosophy. Step 2. He argued that the King and Queen could rule together in mutual respect: 'The King on his piece, the Queen on her piece'. Answer: He was known as the 'Kingmaker' for selecting Potatau Te Wherowhero and promoting peaceful coexistence. Why not the others: He was dubbed 'the Kingmaker' by European settlers.
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