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Aotearoa Knowledge 8
BBI Aotearoa Knowledge-a-thon Section 8: Māori Navigation and Astronomy
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is “waka hourua”? | Double-hulled canoe used for ocean navigation |
| What stars form the Māori constellation Tautoru? | The three stars of Orion’s Belt |
| What does “pae” mean? | Horizon |
| What is the Māori word for compass? | Kōpae whakaterenga (or adapted forms—“compass” often taught contextually) |
| What is the Māori term for sunrise? | Whitinga o te rā |
| What is the Māori word for sunset? | Tomokanga o te rā |
| What does “maramataka” guide? | Activities based on lunar phases (e.g., planting, fishing) |
| What does “au moana” refer to? | Ocean currents |
| What is Te Pae Mahutonga? | The Southern Cross |
| What does “whetū” help with in navigation? | Stars help with direction and wayfinding/navigation |