Polynesian Expansion
Staring with M, this word means to spread out from a place of origin to new lands.
What is Migration
An Iwi is this
What is a Tribe
True or False The Haka is performed by men only.
False
The name of the Demigod who helps Moana.
Who is Maui
the number 1 in Maori
What is Tahi
The collective name for the 7 wakas that arrived in Aotearoa in 1350 CE. (GF)
What is the "Great Fleet"
A waka is this.
What is a canoe
True or False. The Haka is only performed before sporting events.
False
The two animals who accompany Moana
What is a chicken and a pig.
A Hapu, in Maori means this.
What is a sub tribe
Starting with W, this was the method used by Polynesian to explore the Pacific Ocean.
What is "Wayfinding" or "Wayfinder"
A greeting used by Maori when saying hello.
Kia Ora
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
The reason Moana set out on her "Wayfinding" mission.
To restore the heart of Tafiti and bring balance to Mother Earth.
The Maori word for Family.
What is Whanau
The Year that the Great Fleet landed in Aotearoa.
What is 1350 CE
The number three in Maori.
Wha is Toru
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).
The name of the Underworld god that loves shiny things.
Who is Tamatoa
This way of cooking for large groups of people is still practiced today.
What is a Hangi.
The English translation for Aotearoa. (Land of the L.W.C)
What is Land of the Long White Cloud.
This Maori word means the story of your geneology or bloodlines.
What is Whakapapa
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.
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.
The name of a Maori Settlement where Hapu live together. (P)
What is a Pa