AY Honors/Māori Lore/Requirements
Maori Lore
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Requirements
1. Define the following commonly used terms:
- a. Marae
- b. Powhiri
- c. Karakia
- d. Mate
- e. Waiata
- f. Korero
- g. Haka
- h. Kuia
- i. Tane
- j. Wero
- k. Mana
- l. Manuhiri
- m. Hongi
- n. Hui
- o. Poroporoaki
- p. Whanau
- q. Tangi
- r. Aroha
- s. Whakairo
- t. Koro
- u. Kaumatua
- v. Wahine
- w. Mihi
- x. Whaikorero
- y. Tangata whenua
- z. Taonga
2. Complete the following:
- a. Draw or trace a map of the world and show with arrows the directions of Polynesian settlement.
- b. Where do Māoris consider themselves to have come to New Zealand from?
- c. Explain what the Great Migration Myth is. Who was the originator of the myth? What were the canoes that arrived in this migration and where did they come from?
- d. Draw or trace a map of New Zealand showing all the major tribal areas, and make in the canoe for each.
- e. Why was Rangitoto named “Rangitoto”?
3. Visit a marae with a group that has been called to a hui. Write a report on the events that take place from the time you arrive at the marae to the time you leave. State the name of the marae, its locality and the tribe to which it is affiliated.
4. Briefly relate the customs observed at each of the following events:
- a. Mate
- b. Meal times
- c. Speeches
- d. Sleeping
5. Complete the following:
- a. What are the two Māori religions currently in use today, and what are some of their characteristics?
- b. Briefly describe the Māori story of creation.
- c. Briefly outline the story of Seventh-day Adventism among the Māori people.
- d. What is the Māori attitude to religion in general?
6. Make a sample tukutuku panel (approx 30cm x 30cm) OR a tipare OR a small flax mat/basket.
7. Know how to correctly:
- a. Greet people in Māori
- b. Hongi
8. Complete the following:
- a. What are five different pastimes enjoyed by Māori children in former times?
- b. Learn how to do three string figures and walk on stilts.
9. Visit an old pa site in your locality and make a brief written report on what you could see.
