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YR 8 HUMS POLYNESIA

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Which counties make up the Polynesian Triangle? Hawaii Rapa Nui New Zealand
Who is at the top of the social heiracy for Maori's? Ariki
What is New Zealand known as to Maori people? Aotearoa
What is the Ta Moko? Maori Tattoo
When did Polynesians sail from the Cook Islands to New Zealand? 800-1130 CE
What do the Maori's call canoes? Waka
Maori people call New Zealand "Aotearoa", what else is it also known as? Land of the long white cloud
What is the Maori word for "chief"? Rangatira
Who was the first European to find Rapa Nui? Jacob Roggoveen
Nga Kakano is also known as? The Seeds
Te Tipunga is also know as? The Growth
Te Puawaitanga is also knows as? The Flowering
Te Huringa is also known as? The Turning Point
Name an event that took place in Nga Kakano (The Seeds) Polynesians first settled Moa Hunters Hunting and Gathering
Name an event that took place in Te Tipunga (The Growth) Culture further develops Moa Hunters Settle in remote areas
Name an event that took place in Te Puawaitanga (The Flowering) Maori art European explorers Polynesian classical society and culture develops
Name an event that took place in Te Huringa (The Turning Point) Increased contact between Maoris and Europeans European influence introduced The modern world and Maori culture mix
Why were the Moai on Rapa Nui made? To honor spirits, chiefs and influential people.
What is the name for the traditional Polynesian method of navigation? Wayfinding
Name methods that were used when Wayfinding Checking water temperature Following the way the birds travelled Looking at the stars for navigation
Name a food that the Maori people gathered from the land Kumara Berries
What is the role of the Ariki? Supreme Chief
What is the role of the Rangitara? Chief
What is the role of the Kaumatua? Elder
What is the role of the Tohunga? Priest
What is the role of the Tutua? Common people
What is the role of the Taurekareka or Mokai? Slaves War captives
What does the Ta Moko represent in Maori culture? Geneology, Culture & Belief, Tribal History
Name 2 aspects of early life for Maori people? Growing & Gathering Food/Resources Hunting & Trading Food/Resources
Who did the Ariki gain their position of supreme chief from? Birth
Who did the Rangatira gain their chief position from? Father
In early Maori society, what was it believed that the Kaumatua were? Spirits of wise people who had been born again.
What did the Tohunga do for their people? Farewell the dead Heal the sick
Tatua are commoners from ancestors who arrived with what fleet? The First Fleet
It was believe that Taurekareka or Mokai were subject to what gruesome activity? Cannibalism
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