Polynesian Expansion
Te Reo (Maori Words)
The Haka
Moana
Te Reo II
100

Staring with M, this word means to spread out from a place of origin to new lands. 

What is Migration

100

An Iwi is this

What is a Tribe

100

True or False The Haka is performed by men only.

False

100

The name of the Demigod who helps Moana.

Who is Maui

100

the number 1 in Maori

What is Tahi

200

The collective name for the 7 wakas that arrived in Aotearoa in 1350 CE. (GF)

What is the "Great Fleet"

200

A waka is this.

What is a canoe

200

True or False. The Haka is only performed before sporting events. 

False

200

The two animals who accompany Moana

What is a chicken and a pig.

200

A Hapu, in Maori means this. 

What is a sub tribe

300

Starting with W, this was the method used by Polynesian to explore the Pacific Ocean. 

What is "Wayfinding" or "Wayfinder"

300

A greeting used by Maori when saying hello.

Kia Ora

300

True or false. The Ka Mate haka was originally created in honour of a Maori Ariki (Chief) who hid in a Kumera pit to surprise his enemies. 

True

300

The reason Moana set out on her "Wayfinding" mission.

To restore the heart of Tafiti and bring balance to Mother Earth.

300

The Maori word for Family.

What is Whanau

400

The Year that the Great Fleet landed in Aotearoa.

What is 1350 CE

400

The number three in Maori.

Wha is Toru

400

The first two Lines of the Ka Mate haka. (Double Points if you do the correct actions)

What is Ka Mate! Ka Mate! Ka Ora Ka Ora!

(gesture slapping hands on bent thighs for ka mate and raising hands to sky and returning them to body for Ka Ora Ka Ora). 

400

The name of the Underworld god that loves shiny things. 

Who is Tamatoa

400

This way of cooking for large groups of people is still practiced today.

What is a Hangi.

500

The English translation for Aotearoa. (Land of the L.W.C)

What is Land of the Long White Cloud.

500

This Maori word means the story of your geneology or bloodlines.

What is Whakapapa

500

Three other events a Haka might be performed at, other than sport. 

What is a wedding, funeral, before war, to honour someone for a great achievement.

500

Briefly describe the creation story of Aotearoa's North Island featuring Maui. 

Maui and his brothers set out in wakas to fish and caught Te Ika e Maui (The Great fish) from the ocean which became the North Island. 

500

The name of a Maori Settlement where Hapu live together. (P)

What is a Pa

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