Key terms
What is mana?
Prestige, authority, respect.
Who was the Maori god of the sky?
Rangi.
What sea creature is said to look after the shellfish supply?
Stingray.
According to this story, what was in the beginning?
Nothing.
What is te kore?
The Void
What is tapu?
Sacred, set apart for a time.
Who is Tangaroa?
The god of the sea.
Who normally tends to the kūmara?
The women.
What came after the void (Te Kore)?
The night (Te Pō).
What is Te Pō?
The night.
What is a whai and what does it do?
A stingray. It is called a guardian of shellfish.
Who is the god of forests and birds?
Tāne-mahuta
How is mana seen in a forest?
It is green and growing (matomato).
How many children were born to Ranginui and Papatūānuki ?
70
What does nga Atua mean?
gods
Why is tikanga (customary practices) important for conservation?
Tikanga would ensure there were sustainable supplies of fish and shellfish, etc.
Where did the Maori Atua come from?
They were the 70 children of Ranginui and Papatūānuki.
What have they planted at Bastion Point and why?
Native trees to re-establish the forest.
Which son separated his parents?
Tāne.
What are tikanga and why are these important?
Customary practices to ensure good crops.
What is kaitiakitanga?
Conservation
Who is the supreme God according to Maori tradition?
Io
Why are rahui (restrictions) good for fishing?
They allow time for the fish and shellfish to replenish.
What are the short names for the parents?
Rangi and Papa.
What is a rahui?
A temporary restriction on fishing or hunting.