Maori Flashcards
When did the Māori arrive?
1,200 to 1,300 ce
What was the last land settled?
New Zealand
Who was it settled by?
Polynesians
What huge event took place?
A volcanic eruption
When and where did the volcanic eruption happen?
In Indonesia, between the Maori’s arrival
What did the volcanic eruption do?
It changed the climate
What were two possible explanations for why people kept sailing down and not up?
The winds prevailed down, and the change in climate.
How many wakas came at the first arrival and how many did they carry?
12-25 wakas came. They held up to 100 people. They came in waves
We often identify by our name. How did Maori people identify first?
By the name of their waka, and the name of the mountain they came from
What does mihi/pepeha mean?
It’s a sort of greeting to make connections with people and understand where they’re from.
What is Hawaiki?
The sacred home where Maori people came from. People don’t know where it is, and it’s not to be confused with Hawaii.
Where did the Moriori sail?
To Chatham Islands
What was the old, untrue story between the Moriori and Maori?
The Maori killed all the Moriori.
Which group is peaceful and which is agressive?
The Maori are aggressive and the Moriori are peaceful.
Were the settlers on New Zealand happy or disappointed? Why?
Disappointed. There were big trees, small birds, bubbly mud, and it was much colder.
