The Maori - ASYNC LESSON

The Maori

ASYNC LESSON

The Maori {mah-ree}

The Maori are descendants {dee-send-intz} of a group that traveled from the Pacific Islands to New Zealand around A.D. 800-1000. This was the first group to settle in New Zealand, which was called "The Land of the Long White Cloud," or “Aotearoa” {ow-teh-roh-uh}.

Multiple Choice

What was New Zealand first called?

• Arthur or "The Land of the Long White Hair."

• Aotearoa or "The Land of the Long White Cloud"

• Atlantis or "The Land of the Long White Fins."

• Antarctica or "The Land of the Long White Snow."

Multiple Choice

Where did the first group to settle in New Zealand come from?

• Australia

• The Pacific Islands

• Hawaii

• The Equator

History

The haka is an ancient Māori {mah-ree} war dance. During a haka, participants stomp their feet, chant, slap their hands against their bodies, and make facial {fay-shul} expressions. Haka chants describe past historical events and Maori ancestors {an-ses-terz}.

Multiple Choice

A ______ is an ancient Maori war dance.

• hacker

• haka

• waka

• hater

Multiple Select

When would a haka be performed?

(Choose two)

• At a Baby Shower

• At a wedding

• At a funeral.

• On the first day of school.

Multiple Choice

Haka chants often describe -

• current events.

• past historical events and Maori ancestors.

• myths of the Maori ancestors.

• the list of demands given to other tribes.

Maori Art

 Moko is Maori {mah-ree} tattooing. It is a type of sacred body art from Polynesia {pahl-eh-nee-shuh}. The Maori people believe that the head is the most sacred part of the human body. As a result, facial {fay-shul} tattoos with spiraled and curved shapes are very popular. Facial tattoos symbolize power, social standing, and respect. Other forms of Maori art: paintings, weaving, poetry, carvings, and songs.

Multiple Choice

The sacred body art of the Maori people is called -

• mocos

• moko

• meeka

• maaka

Multiple Choice

The Maori believe that the ____ is the most sacred part of the human body.

• arm

• head

• chest

• back

Multiple Choice

In the Maori culture, many people have tattoos on their

• arm.

• face.

• chest.

• back.

Spirituality

• Some traditional Maori {mah-ree} beliefs:

• Natural elements such as forests, wind, and other forces of nature represent gods.

• Spirits of ancestors are always there to help in times of need or conflict.

• Natural resources/nature should be protected.

• There is a connection between all living things.

Multiple Choice

Which of these is NOT a traditional Maori belief?

• Natural elements such as forests, wind, and other forces of nature represent gods.

• Mothers and fathers must be obeyed by children.

• Spirits of ancestors are always there to help in times of need or conflict.

• Natural resources/nature should be protected.

• There is a connection between all living things.

Community & Family

A Marae {mahd-i} is a public meeting area. Members of Maori {mah-ree} communities meet in a marae {mahd-i} for social, cultural, and spiritual activities and gatherings. Family is very important in Maori culture. The family unit usually includes immediate family (mother, father, children, grandparents), in-laws and other extended family members. Maori people are defined by their iwi {ee-wee}, or tribe.

Multiple Choice

A _______ is used for social, cultural, and spiritual activities and gatherings.

• Maria

• Marae

• Mariah

• Mana

Multiple Choice

The Maori define themselves by their -

• wii

• iwi

• wiwi

• illi