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.
Were the first tribes mostly in the north or south?
North. It was a little warmer there.
What is a fun fact about one of the things they brought?
A type of seed they brought floated.
What did they do to a lot of animals?
They hunted them to extinction.
How did they say food?
Kai
What were the three basic parts of Maori society?
Mana, tapu, and utu.
What is haka?
A war dance
What does mana mean?
It’s a representation of status.
What are some example of mana?
Some tools have mana. A good chief has lots of mana. You can inherit mana.
What did they do to enemies after they killed them to get mana?
They ate them.
Did they have tattoos?
Yes. Mostly face tattoos.
What is tapu?
Something that is forbidden, like sitting on a table.
What don’t they do if one or their people does in a lake?
They won’t eat the fish in it for a long time.
What is utu?
Balance
What are two examples of utu?
If someone gives you a present, you give one back. If someone owes you someone, you collect that debt.
