Course outline
Module 1
Module 1: Introduction to Māori History
Introduction to Māori History
Knowledge check
Q1. Who was the first Māori to arrive in Aotearoa?
- A. Tūheitia
- B. Māui ✓
- C. Rāwiri
- D. Te Pōpō
Why: Māui is a legendary figure in Māori mythology, known for his many feats, including slowing the sun and fishing up the North Island.
Q2. What is the Māori name for New Zealand?
- A. Aotearoa ✓
- B. Whanganui
- C. Tāmaki
- D. Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Why: Aotearoa is the Māori name for New Zealand, meaning 'land of the long white cloud.'
Q3. Which of the following is a Māori meeting house?
- A. Wharenui ✓
- B. Marae
- C. Pā
- D. Wharekai
Why: Wharenui is a large meeting house used for gatherings and ceremonies, often found on a marae.
Q4. What is the Māori term for a traditional Māori song?
- A. Waiata ✓
- B. Haka
- C. Pōwhiri
- D. Kapa haka
Why: Waiata refers to a traditional Māori song, often used to express emotions or tell stories.
Q5. What is the significance of the Māori calendar?
- A. It marks the start of the year
- B. It is based on lunar cycles and seasonal changes ✓
- C. It is used only for fishing
- D. It is not used by Māori today
Why: The Māori calendar is based on lunar cycles and seasonal changes, guiding activities such as planting, fishing, and ceremonies.
Module 2
Module 2: Te Reo Māori Basics
Te Reo Māori Basics
Knowledge check
Q1. What is the Māori word for 'family'
- A. Whānau ✓
- B. Iwi
- C. Hapū
- D. Rōpū
Why: Whānau refers to family in Māori, while iwi refers to tribe, hapū refers to sub-tribe, and rōpū refers to group.
Q2. Which of the following is the correct translation of 'thank you' in Te Reo Māori?
- A. Māmā
- B. Tēnā koe ✓
- C. Kia ora
- D. Whakamā
Why: Tēnā koe is the correct way to say 'thank you' in Te Reo Māori.
Q3. What does the word 'tāngata' mean in Te Reo Māori?
- A. Person ✓
- B. Place
- C. Thing
- D. Animal
Why: Tāngata means 'person' in Te Reo Māori.
Q4. Which of the following is the correct translation of 'water' in Te Reo Māori?
- A. Rākau
- B. Tā
- C. Wai ✓
- D. Hā
Why: Wai means 'water' in Te Reo Māori.
Q5. What is the Māori word for 'love'?
- A. Aroha ✓
- B. Whenua
- C. Rongo
- D. Takotoranga
Why: Aroha is the Māori word for 'love'.
Module 3
Module 3: Māori Worldviews and Values
Māori Worldviews and Values
Knowledge check
Q1. What is the Māori term for the natural world and all living things?
- A. Whakapapa
- B. Whenua ✓
- C. Tikanga
- D. Kaitiakitanga
Why: Whenua refers to the natural world, including land, water, and all living things, and is central to Māori worldview.
Q2. Which of the following best describes the Māori concept of 'whakapapa'?
- A. A system of governance
- B. A belief in the interconnectedness of all things ✓
- C. A form of traditional Māori art
- D. A method of fishing
Why: Whakapapa refers to the interconnectedness of all things, including people, ancestors, land, and the universe, and is a foundational concept in Māori worldview.
Q3. What is the Māori value that emphasizes respect and responsibility for the environment?
- A. Kaitiakitanga ✓
- B. Manaakitanga
- C. Whanaungatanga
- D. Tino rangatiratanga
Why: Kaitiakitanga is the Māori concept of guardianship and environmental stewardship, emphasizing respect and responsibility for the environment.
Q4. Which Māori value focuses on the importance of relationships and kinship?
- A. Whakapapa
- B. Whanaungatanga ✓
- C. Manaakitanga
- D. Tikanga
Why: Whanaungatanga refers to the value of relationships and kinship, highlighting the importance of family, community, and connections between people.
Q5. What does the Māori concept of 'tikanga' refer to?
- A. A type of traditional Māori clothing
- B. A system of laws and customs ✓
- C. A form of Māori music
- D. A type of Māori dance
Why: Tikanga refers to the system of laws, customs, and practices that guide Māori behavior and interactions within the community.
Module 4
Module 4: Māori Art and Symbolism
Māori Art and Symbolism
Knowledge check
Q1. What is the term for traditional Māori art that includes intricate patterns and designs often found on carvings and textiles?
- A. Whakapapa
- B. Moko
- C. Kōwhaiwhai ✓
- D. Tā moko
Why: Kōwhaiwhai refers to the traditional Māori art of decorative painting, often seen on meeting house ceilings and other structures.
Q2. Which of the following is a significant symbol in Māori art that represents the connection between the spiritual and physical worlds?
- A. Taniwha
- B. Wharenui
- C. Māori meeting house
- D. Manaia ✓
Why: Manaia is a symbolic figure in Māori art that represents the connection between the spiritual and physical worlds, often depicted as a guardian figure.
Q3. What does the Māori term 'tā moko' specifically refer to?
- A. Traditional Māori tattooing ✓
- B. Māori language
- C. Māori dance
- D. Māori navigation
Why: Tā moko refers to the traditional Māori tattooing practice, which was a significant cultural and spiritual expression.
Q4. Which of the following is a traditional Māori meeting house that is often adorned with intricate carvings and symbols?
- A. Wharenui ✓
- B. Pā
- C. Tāwhai
- D. Wharekai
Why: Wharenui is the traditional Māori meeting house, often richly decorated with carvings and symbols that tell stories and convey cultural values.
Q5. What does the Māori symbol 'koraha' represent?
- A. A type of bird ✓
- B. A type of fish
- C. A type of tree
- D. A type of flower
Why: Koraha is a type of bird, specifically the kererū, which is a significant symbol in Māori culture representing abundance and connection to the land.
Module 5
Module 5: Māori Governance and Leadership
Māori Governance and Leadership
Knowledge check
Q1. What is the Māori term for a meeting house?
- A. Wharenui ✓
- B. Wharekai
- C. Wharepuni
- D. Wharepapa
Why: Wharenui is the Māori term for a meeting house, often used for gatherings and ceremonies.
Q2. Which of the following is a key principle in Māori governance?
- A. Kaitiakitanga
- B. Tino rangatiratanga ✓
- C. Whakawhitinga
- D. Whakapono
Why: Tino rangatiratanga refers to self-determination and is a key principle in Māori governance.
Q3. What does the term "kaitiakitanga" mean?
- A. Leadership
- B. Environmental stewardship ✓
- C. Ceremonial practice
- D. Warfare
Why: Kaitiakitanga means environmental stewardship and is central to Māori values and governance.
Q4. Which of the following is a traditional Māori leadership role?
- A. Tane
- B. Whānau
- C. Rangatira ✓
- D. Pōpō
Why: Rangatira is a traditional Māori leadership role, often referring to a chief or leader.
Q5. What is the purpose of a hui in Māori governance?
- A. To celebrate birthdays
- B. To make decisions and discuss issues ✓
- C. To perform dances
- D. To cook food
Why: A hui is a meeting used in Māori governance to make decisions and discuss important issues.
Module 6
Module 6: Māori Contributions to New Zealand Society
Māori Contributions to New Zealand Society
Knowledge check
Q1. What is one significant contribution Māori have made to New Zealand's environmental practices?
- A. Introduction of modern farming techniques
- B. Development of sustainable fishing and hunting practices ✓
- C. Creation of national parks
- D. Invention of recycling programs
Why: Māori have long practiced sustainable fishing and hunting, ensuring resources were used responsibly and maintained for future generations.
Q2. Which Māori leader is known for his role in advocating for Māori rights and contributing to the development of New Zealand's political system?
- A. Te Puea Herenui ✓
- B. Whiti Te Tāpui
- C. Rātana
- D. Te Wherowhero
Why: Te Puea Herenui was a prominent Māori leader who advocated for Māori rights and played a key role in the development of New Zealand's political and social systems.
Q3. What is the name of the Māori language revival movement that has had a significant impact on New Zealand's education system?
- A. Kapa Haka
- B. Te Reo Māori ✓
- C. Māori Education Trust
- D. Whakapapa
Why: The revival of Te Reo Māori has led to its inclusion in schools and universities, significantly impacting New Zealand's education system.
Q4. Which Māori contribution has had a lasting impact on New Zealand's art and performance culture?
- A. Wharenui construction
- B. Kapa haka
- C. Haka
- D. All of the above ✓
Why: Wharenui construction, kapa haka, and the haka itself are all Māori contributions that have had a lasting impact on New Zealand's art and performance culture.
Q5. What is a key Māori contribution to New Zealand's health and wellbeing practices?
- A. Modern hospitals
- B. Rongoā Māori ✓
- C. Pharmaceuticals
- D. Western medicine
Why: Rongoā Māori refers to traditional Māori healing practices that have contributed to New Zealand's holistic approach to health and wellbeing.
Module 7
Module 7: Respecting Māori Protocols and Etiquette
Respecting Māori Protocols and Etiquette
Knowledge check
Q1. What is the Māori term for the concept of respect and reverence for all things?
- A. Whakapono
- B. Tapu ✓
- C. Mana
- D. Kaitiakitanga
Why: "Tapu" refers to the concept of sacredness and respect for all things in Māori culture.
Q2. Which of the following is considered disrespectful when visiting a Māori marae?
- A. Removing your shoes
- B. Arriving late without prior notice
- C. Sitting on the floor
- D. Eating before being offered food ✓
Why: In Māori protocol, it is considered disrespectful to eat before being offered food by the hosts.
Q3. What is the traditional Māori greeting that involves pressing the forehead together?
- A. Hongi ✓
- B. Whakawhitinga
- C. Pōwhiri
- D. Hui
Why: The "Hongi" is a traditional Māori greeting where two people press their foreheads together as a sign of respect and unity.
Q4. What does the term "Manaakitanga" mean in Māori culture?
- A. Respect for ancestors
- B. Caring for others and showing hospitality ✓
- C. Sacredness of land
- D. Traditional Māori art
Why: "Manaakitanga" refers to the practice of caring for others, showing hospitality, and treating people with respect.
Q5. Which of the following is a key principle in Māori etiquette when entering a marae?
- A. Speak loudly to be heard
- B. Walk quickly to the meeting house
- C. Be quiet and respectful ✓
- D. Remove all clothing
Why: Being quiet and respectful is a key principle when entering a marae to show respect for the space and its occupants.