MAORI By: Sanja Curovic
MAORI
By: Sanja Curovic
History
The first Polynesians arrived to New Zealand over 1000 years ago.
Linguistic and cultural evidence said that the Maori traveled from theCook Islands They came herelooking for land
Location
New Zealand Population: Approx. 525,000
Climate
New Zealand has mild temperatures High rainfalls Summer: December, January, and
February Winter: June, July, and August Spring: September, October, and
November Fall: March, April, and May
Resources
Water Energy
Economic Lifestyle
Agricultural Pastoral They got sea food from the sea Got plants and such from the ground And most likely raised the chickens and
sheep that they ate
Decline or Rising Status
No longer the dying race Play a very important part in New
Zealand
Migration of Culture
Didn’t necessarily affect any other culture They were extremely friendly and loved
getting together They had no problem which did not give
anyone else a reason to hate on them
Government
Simple government System of law was taught to children Patriarchal- each family had its own
leader Polygamy Today: Parliamentary
Contributions to Society/World They don’t really have any contributions
to the world, but in their society they show how happy and friendly they are and that there is no need for greed or anger
Religion
Was Anglican Now Christian
Art/Music
Tattoos Sculptures Dance
Literature
In the beginning of World War II, Maori writers wrote in English
Mostly poems Some novels Ex: short story- Pounamu, Pounamu
(1972; “Greenstone, Greenstone”)
Relationships
Very friendly Premarital sexual relationships Greeting called hongi, which means their
spirits mingle Hakari, which means feasting, brought
different families and societies together Men provided food and gifts for those
who attended Left with little Status increased
Customs
The elders taught children by having them watch their usual tasks for the community
During their free time, children were allowed to play, such as flying a kite
After the day is over, they go home to prepare for nighttime where everyone gets together around a fire to sing songs or tell stories/poems
Clothing
Typically modern Western-style Traditional clothing for special occasions Decorated cloaks were worn by
individuals with high status
Food
Breakfast: eggs, sausage, bacon Lunch: meat pies or sandwiches Dinner: MEAT The traditional foods such as yams and
breadfruit were not well adaptive for cultivation
Education
Public education is now a norm Required between the ages 6 and 15 Students who want to attend college
finish their secondary education at age 17 or 18
Technology
Steel tools Greenstone tools
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