Maori Culture Location Definitions Culture Learned and shared

Maori Culture

Location

Definitions Culture Learned and shared behaviors of a group of people. Ancestors Relatives that lived before.

Maori 1, 200 years ago Early settlers came to New Zealand from Pacific Islands. The name for the island was Aotearoa (land of the long white cloud) Traveled to the North and South Islands by canoes Their religion was based on worshiping ancestors

European Exposure 1769 James Cook explored New Zealand claimed it for Britain 1769 -1789 British settlers began to arrive. Disease spread throughout Maori population. 1840 British signed treaty with the Maori. New Zealand became officially part of the British Empire. Series of wars occurred after this treaty

1947 New Zealand gained independence from Britain 1998 New Zealand government was forced to return land that was taken from the Maori. 2014 Maori make up 8% of New Zealand’s Population

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Dance Haka Dance is a warlike dance Haka means firey words Its purpose is to intimidate the enemy Sticking your tongue out and eyebrows raised is a form of intimidation

Warriors Tattoos know as Moko were a symbol of warriors bravery

Greeting Hongi Touch faces so their nose are pressed Believe spirits mingle through this gesture

Relationship All with relatives cousins called sister and brother Relationship with nature Guardians of the land Believe that land will out live humans Relationship Connection with their ancestors with their past hasn’t been broken because they honor their ancestors

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