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?
→ unahi
What does it represent?
→ Fish scales that represent abundance and health
What’s the name of this pattern?
→ ahu ahu mataroa
What does it represent?
→ shows talent and achievements in athleticism or sport and can also be representative of a new challenge.
What’s the name of this pattern?
→ taratarekae
What does it represent?
→ From whale teeth
What’s the name of this pattern?
→ manaia
What does it represent?
→ The manaia is known as a spiritual guardian, and carrier of supernatural powers. Traditionally depicted as a bird like figure with the head of a bird, body of a man and the tail of a fish it acts as a provider and protector over the sky, earth and sea. Likened to a bird sitting on your shoulder, looking after ones spirit, and guiding the spirit where it is supposed to go when the time comes.
What’s the name of this pattern?
→ Hei matau (fish hook)
What does it represent?
→ The Maori symbols or meaning or hei matau, more commonly known as the fish symbolises prosperity. Maori use fish in many of their traditional food dishes. Fish were so plentiful to the Maori that the simple ownership of a fish hook meant prosperity. The fish hook also represents strength, determination and good health, as well as providing a safe journey over water.
Monday, 12 October 2020
Maori Questions
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
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
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