History t2 Flashcards

1
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Where do the Polynesians come from

A

Asia

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2
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Why was it easier for the lapis people to get to the indonesian islands

A

They could walk because of the ice age

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3
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What is DNA

A

Looking at genetics

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4
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What island groups make up melanesia

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Fiji, New Caledonia, vanautu

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5
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What islands take up polynesia

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New Zealand, Hawaii, Easter island, Samoa, Tonga, French Polynesia and cook islands

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6
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What challenges might’ve the lapita people when exploring the pacific

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Bad weather and tides

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7
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What evidence was their that Polynesians cam from south america

A

Wind
Kumara
Statues

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8
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What evidence Dow we have that Polynesians came from asia

A

DNA
Food
Language
Pottery

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9
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List the possible reasons Polynesians set out on such a long trip

A

Fisherman blown off course

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10
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Why do Māori refer to themselves as tangata whenua

A

Because they own the land

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11
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How do Māori pass on history

A

Communication, telling stories to younger generations

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12
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How important is history today, what would life be with out it

A

Wouldn’t know your ancestors or what happened in the past

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13
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Where are the places or names of the Māori places.

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They are coastal because of where all the resources are.

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14
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What is the significance of ranganui and papatuanuku

A

They created light by being pushed away by their son

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15
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What does ngati mean

A

Descended from

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16
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What is harakeke and why was it important?

A

It was so strong almost unbreakable

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17
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Describe the significance of a patu muka

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To beat the white fibre of had till it was soft

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18
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What was the reason weaving was considered tapu

A

It takes a long time and only important people wear them

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19
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What is a hui

A

It is a feast for running the civilisation

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20
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What would happen leading up to a marriage ceremony

A

Feast and celebration, customary approval

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21
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Why would a mother and baby be a tapu after birth

A

They need to rest and recover

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22
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What led to utu being declared against Marion du frense

A

The people started fishing in the water where people had drowned

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23
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What are the main factors that lead to wars

A

Women land death

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24
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What is the account for the ceremony of Kaitangata being performed

A

When the Hapunare victorious they prepare and eat the vanquished foe

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25
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What can we learn about parenting in Māori society

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The male was usually the main supporter, there was a lot of affection for the child, high rank value for children

The children live quite a happy life and are well loved by the parent

26
Q

Who was Auckland named after

A

Lord Auckland of India

27
Q

What country did Abel tasman come from

A

Holland, Ivan diemands land 1642

28
Q

Tasmans view on landing in nz

A

Tasman thought he was the discoverer of NZ and there was some crazy people trying to stop him

29
Q

What was the Māori view on Tasman landing in nz

A

There was a random ship landing on their home and they just wanted to see who they were until they go shot at

30
Q

What impact did Tasman have on European exploration to nz

A

No one went there until 130 years

31
Q

Describe the attitude of royal society towards maori

A

Scared because the Māori were reffered to as human cresture

32
Q

Who was tupaea and what was his role

A

Tupaea was a priest and helped when the ship arrived

33
Q

some things cook left behind

A

pigs, potatoes, crops, diseases

34
Q

what was the impact introduced diseases had on Maori

A

killed Maori because they were not immune to it yet

35
Q

how did cook describe the Maori

A

strong, brave and Nobel people

36
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what are some examples of what cook took away from Maori

A

plants, taonga, cloaks, sacred weapons

37
Q

was the import of diseases deliberate or accidental

A

accidental but Europeans should’ve taken more care

38
Q

what are the reasons for Australia becoming a British penal colony

A

Britain couldn’t send people to America as of the declaration of independence so they sent all of the naughty people to Australia

39
Q

why were whales and seals in high demand

A

whales had good oil that didn’t burn, and seals blubber was a good material for fashion clothing

40
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why were pakeha Maori valuable to Maori

A

pakeha Maori were very valuable to Maori as they were very useful for trade negotiations as they could speak both languages

41
Q

what are the important uses for harakeke

A

Maori
- cloaks
- baskets

British
- canvas for merchant ships
- cordage
- rigging

42
Q

what impact did the Napoleonic war have on the flax and timber industry

A

there were too many ships coming into the place and the sailors were all drunk and ruined the town

43
Q

kororareka was the central hub for the flax and timber industry why was it called the hell whole of the pacific

A

there was a lot of prostitution and drunkenness which ruined the town

44
Q

from 1808 what were the new trade item that both Europeans and Maoris were interested in

A

the trade of muskets
flogging

45
Q

what is a missionary

A

Europeans spreading the gospel

46
Q

what was Samuel Marsden’s main aim in coming to NZ

A

take Christianity and European farming to NZ

47
Q

who invited Samuel Marsden to set up a mission.

A

Hongi Heke and Ruatara because they were keen to setup another trade

48
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what year and where did Samuel Marsden arrive in NZ

A

bay of islands 1814

49
Q

why was Marsden first sermon so ineffective

A

he was nervous and didn’t sleep much

50
Q

what animals did the missionaries bring to NZ

A

cattle and horses

51
Q

why did missionaries think muskets were a bad trade item

A

because it caused death and destruction

52
Q

Why did ngapuhi want missionaries staying with them even though they didn’t believe in christianity

A

They wanted influential pakeha staying with them

53
Q

Why was Thomas Kendall considered scandolous

A

He was involved with with a Māori slave

54
Q

How did missionaries effect maori

A

They changed most Māoris religion

55
Q

What were some positive impacts of missionaries

A

Māori become more civilised
Literacy
Forgiveness

56
Q

What were some negative impacts of missionaries

A

They couldn’t trade muskets
Diseases

57
Q

Describe hongi hikas actions between 1815 and 1820

A

He was a powerful man that enslaved 2000 people during the musket wars

58
Q

Explain how Hika obtained 300 muskets

A

He traded gifts from the king at port Jackson for them

59
Q

What happened to the tribes that did not have muskets

A

They got wiped out by all other tribes

60
Q

What did Māori learn from missionaries

A

Forgiveness
Death and destruction isn’t always right

61
Q

What are tithe consequences of musketeers

A

New empires built
20000 dead