Week 5 - Canoe Migrations

Question 1

Outline Percy Smith’s theory of a “Great Fleet”

Answer 1

7 canoes, around 1350 A.D., departed from Tahitian region to New Zealand. Why is it not true? Not all Māori date back to those 7. Also archaeological evidence tot he contrary

Question 2

Why is Sharp attributed with the “Drift Voyage” theory?

Answer 2

He said that Māori people lacked the skills to navigate and arrived in Aotearoa by accident. The term “drift voyage” was later applied.

Question 3

Name 8 items that the canoe voyagers brought with them to Aotearoa

Answer 3

kiore (rat), kumara, taro, dogs, yams, gourds (hue), aute (paper mulberry), weapons, clothing, boat, people (fittest), fishing equipment, knowledge

Question 4

Give three reasons for Polynesian migration to Aotearoa

Answer 4

Cultural clashes (war), lack of resources, pursuit of a better life.

Question 5

What is the family of languages that all the migrants speak?

Answer 5

Austronesian