History t2 Flashcards
Where do the Polynesians come from
Asia
Why was it easier for the lapis people to get to the indonesian islands
They could walk because of the ice age
What is DNA
Looking at genetics
What island groups make up melanesia
Fiji, New Caledonia, vanautu
What islands take up polynesia
New Zealand, Hawaii, Easter island, Samoa, Tonga, French Polynesia and cook islands
What challenges might’ve the lapita people when exploring the pacific
Bad weather and tides
What evidence was their that Polynesians cam from south america
Wind
Kumara
Statues
What evidence Dow we have that Polynesians came from asia
DNA
Food
Language
Pottery
List the possible reasons Polynesians set out on such a long trip
Fisherman blown off course
Why do Māori refer to themselves as tangata whenua
Because they own the land
How do Māori pass on history
Communication, telling stories to younger generations
How important is history today, what would life be with out it
Wouldn’t know your ancestors or what happened in the past
Where are the places or names of the Māori places.
They are coastal because of where all the resources are.
What is the significance of ranganui and papatuanuku
They created light by being pushed away by their son
What does ngati mean
Descended from
What is harakeke and why was it important?
It was so strong almost unbreakable
Describe the significance of a patu muka
To beat the white fibre of had till it was soft
What was the reason weaving was considered tapu
It takes a long time and only important people wear them
What is a hui
It is a feast for running the civilisation
What would happen leading up to a marriage ceremony
Feast and celebration, customary approval
Why would a mother and baby be a tapu after birth
They need to rest and recover
What led to utu being declared against Marion du frense
The people started fishing in the water where people had drowned
What are the main factors that lead to wars
Women land death
What is the account for the ceremony of Kaitangata being performed
When the Hapunare victorious they prepare and eat the vanquished foe