lecture 22 - technology

Question 1

What are the key early technological modifications of the waka?

Answer 1

Double-hulled adzes to reduce friction, triangular sails, long v-shaped paddles

Question 2

What is the key example of Māori technology in the creation narratives?

Answer 2

Maui fashions a weapon and fish hook from his Grandmother’s jawbone

Question 3

What tool was developed for astronomy and navigation?

Answer 3

The Māori Star Compass

Question 4

What is the name for the modern day Māori flag?

Answer 4

Tino rangatiratanga flag

Question 5

What is the Māori word for newspaper?

Answer 5

Niupepa

Question 6

Who was the first Māori voice on radio?

Answer 6

Wiremu Parker

Question 7

What was the first Māori TV segment in NZ?

Answer 7

Te Karere

Question 8

When was Māori Television established?

Answer 8

2004

Question 9

What is the Māori diaspora?

Answer 9

The dispersal of Māori throughout the country and world

Question 10

What is the word for Māori who remain in their home territories?

Answer 10

Hau kainga

Question 11

What is the word for Māori who are separated or removed from their home territories?

Answer 11

Taura here