extinction of the Moa & giant eagle
What was the moa?
A giant flightless bird from New Zealand.
Who was Pele?
Pele was the goddess of volcanoes and fire.
When did the Maori come to New Zealand?
Around 800 years ago.
Where is Easter Island located?
Easter Island is in the Southeastern Pacific Ocean.
Where did the Vikings come from?
The Vikings came from Scandinavia, which includes the countries of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
How big was the largest moa?
It grew up to 3.6 meters tall and weighed 230 kilograms.
What did Polynesians believe in before Europeans came?
They believed in spirits in nature, like the sea and animals.
Where did the Maori come from?
The Maori came from Polynesia.
What is Easter Island famous for?
Easter Island is famous for its large statues called Moai.
What were the Vikings known for?
The Vikings were known for being skilled sailors, shipbuilders, and warriors.
What did Haast’s Eagle hunt?
The moa.
What happened to Pele after her fight?
Pele's bones became a hill.
What is the haka?
The haka is a dance.
What are the Moai statues made of?
stone
What was the Viking Age, and when did it happen?
The Viking Age was a period from about 793 AD to 1066 AD, during which the Vikings raided, traded, and settled in various parts of Europe, Asia, and even North America.
Why did Haast’s Eagle go extinct?
It lost its food, the moa
Who saved the people in Samoa?
Nafanua saved the people.
What did Maori women do?
Women were caregivers and told stories.
Who made the Moai statues?
The Rapa Nui people
What famous Viking explorer is believed to have reached North America around the year 1000?
Leif Erikson, a Viking explorer, is believed to have reached North America around the year 1000, landing in a place he called Vinland (likely in what is now Newfoundland, Canada).
How did humans contribute to the extinction of the moa?
Humans hunted the moa to extinction within 100 years of arriving in New Zealand.
What did the Polynesians worship?
They worshipped things in nature, like volcanoes, the sea, and animals.
What did men do in Maori culture?
Men were hunters and warriors.
What is the name of the language used on Easter Island?
The language is called Rongorongo.
What event marked the end of the Viking Age?
Battle of Stamford Bridge.