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Tuesday, 13 October 2020
Questions Symbolism and Meaning
Meaning and symbols
Please read the article on Antarctica here before answering the questions.
What’s the name of this pattern?
→ Unaunahi
What does it represent?
→ it represents the fish scales.
What’s the name of this pattern?
→ Ahu ahu mataroa
What does it represent?
→ It shows talent and achievement in athleticism.
What’s the name of this pattern?
→ Taratarekae
What does it represent?
→ it represents the whales teeth
What’s the name of this pattern?
→ Manaia
What does it represent?
→ it represents the bird provider.
What’s the name of this pattern?
→ Hei matau
What does it represent?
→ it can be the fish hook also can represent strength determination and good health. As well as providing a safe journey over water.
Monday, 12 October 2020
Respond to the text: Who were the Maori
Who were the Maori - Questions
Please read the article on Antarctica here before answering the questions.
1) The Maori people are
a) descendants of the Polynesian voyagers who travelled to and settled in New Zealand 700 years ago
b) are the indigeouns people of New Zealand who have lived here for 1000’s of years
2) What is a hot topic of debate amongst New Zealand historians
a) The exact date that Maori traveled to New Zealand
b) The exact number of Waka that travelled to New Zealand
c) Both a & b
d) None of the above
3) Do Historians know for sure where Maori people came from before travelling to New Zealand?
a) Yes b) No
i) Why do you think that is?
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4) What does ‘Oral tradition’ mean?
a) Telling stories b) Retelling history through story telling
c) Brushing your teeth
5) Why were early settlements near harbours, mouths of rivers, or the sea?
→ I think they use it because it is good to get fish.
6) Which is bigger?
a) Seal b) Moa
7) As well as through Oral tradition, what is another way the Maori share their stories?
a) Books b) Blogs c) Art d) Podcasts