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the discovery of the long white cloud
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| TRUE OR FALSE A small group of Polynesians sailed from the cook islands to new Zealand between 800-1200CE | TRUE |
| When did captain cook arrive in New Zealand? | 1976 |
| What was the chart (made out of sticks and shells) used for? | To help the sailors navigate the distance between the islands |
| What was the highest position in the hierarchy Maori society? | Ariki |
| What was the lowest position in the hierarchy Maori society? | Taurekareka or Maori |
| What does iwi mean in Maori society? | Tribes |
| What does the word Aotearoa mean? | The land of the long white cloud. |
| What does the Te tipunga period mean? | Growth |
| What does the East Polynesian or Archaic period also refer to? | Nga kakano, meaning the seeds |
| What does Te huringa mean? | Turning point |