Hass Flashcards
What is the original purpose of the Haka?
. Practiced prior to battle and to retell stories of past victories
Additionals Points:
. Helps them spiritually, mentally, and emotionally. They do it with immense pride and that is what the haka gives them – very meaningful and special.
. Terrifies the enemy - Issuing a challenge and celebrating a victory. Pu Kuna – the act of defense exhibited by the protruding tongue. Bring it on.
The original purpose of the Haka in the Maori culture is war.
Why is the Haka so important to New Zealand sport?
Purpose of the HAKA in New Zealand sport - All Blacks Team (Maori Chief)
. Intimidate the opposition
. Ensures a shared sporting spirit - when they do the Haka it gives an opportunity for them to look along the line of players and really connect with the man next to us. Spiritually gaining strength from the guys, from the ground we stand on beside us and getting their positive energy going. Draw strength from those who wore the jersey before and who performed the Haka. United as a team when they perform the Haka. Pride in their heritage.
. whatever the size of the opponent they will play hard - when the team goes out and plays against other countries two or four times larger than us we strive to survive and uphold ourselves – our mana, our integrity
What are the three points of the Polynesian Triangle?
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Hawaii in the North, New Zealand/Aotearoa in the West and Rapa Nui/Easter Island in the East
The Polynesian people were great navigators. Why?
The Polynesians were great navigators because:
1. Built large canoes to carry many people
2. Knowledge of stars and currents
3. Carried enough food and supplies for a long journey
4. Carried supplies for settlement
5. Maps made of sticks and shells
Why did the Polynesians leave to explore for other islands?
The Polynesians left their island/s to explore other islands because:
1. Search for land or resources because their island was overpopulated
2. A spirit of adventure along with amazing navigation skills
3. Escape war and disease
What did the Polynesians use to help them navigate the Pacific Ocean?
Be able to explain how they used these methods:
1. Observation of Stars and star patterns
2. Observation of birds - Bird Migration
3. Observation of wind and wave patterns
4. The shape of clouds and weather patterns
5. Ocean currents
How do we know that the discovery of islands by the Polynesians wasn’t by chance?
The discovery of islands by the Polynesians wasn’t by chance because:
1. Built large canoes to carry many people
2. Knowledge of stars and currents
3. Carried enough food and supplies for a long journey
4. Carried supplies for the settlement
5. Maps made of sticks and shells
What does “Aotearoa” mean?
New Zealand
The most popular translation usually given is “land of the long white cloud”
Why did the first settlers come to New Zealand?
- A planned short voyage of exploration was blown off course
- An escape from war or disease
- A search for land and resources because of island over-population
- Spirit of adventure developed through sophisticated skills of navigation
What is the name of the canoes that brought Polynesian people from Tahiti to New Zealand?
Double Hulled Vessels/Canoes
What is the name given to the 7 canoes?
Aotea, Kurahaupō, Mataatua, Tainui, Tokomaru, Te Arawa and Tākitimu
Give REASONS as to why the Polynesians may have explored new territory to live.
Polynesian people were exploring islands to find more resources and help with overpopulation
