Maori Flashcards
Complete the sentence: According to Maori everything is interrelated to the ___ and the _____. This is the concept if _______.
According to Maori everything is interrelated to the sky and the land. This is the concept of whakapapa.
What do Maori “myths and legends” have in the wider context of anthropology and history?
They are metaphors which transmit knowledge and cultural values through generations
When did the (to-be) Maori people discover New Zealand?
1350 AD
Discuss the concept of “whānau.”
From a Maori perspective, a person’s belonging is to their four grandparents. Therefore, one’s identity is tied to a small community of extended family.
Define the concept of “hapū.”
A hapū is a collection of whānau who share common ancestors and geographical area, where they have mana (authority) over.
Define the concept of “iwi.”
An iwi is a large collection of hāpu.
Define the concept of “mana.”
Mana is a spiritual authority over something, that is tied in with deep feelings of belonging and home.
Define the concept of “tapu.”
Tapu is a thing that is sacred or special. This may refer to aspects of culture, ancestry or of the land.
Define the concept of “mauri.”
An intrinsic life force that is associated with living things.
What makes a decision “tikanga”?
If it is appropriate, fair and moral.
Doing things that enhance the mana of everyone involved is called ________.
Manaakitanga
How does the concept of kaitiakitanga relate to the management of the environment?
Kaitiakitanga is the way in which Maori observe and enhance mauri, usually through the wise treatment of the environment.
(1) What is a rangatiratanga? (2) How is this connected to the concept of mana?
(1) A rangatiratanga is a leader who exercises their mana for the wellbeing of the people and the land. (2) Mana is bestowed upon them by their people.
True or False: Early Pākehā residents in this country lived under the control and laws of hapū and rangatira”
True
