Polynesian Explorers
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- When, and where was Tupaia born?
- a) Around 1825 in Rā‘iātea
- b) Around 1725 in New Zealand
- c) Around 1825 in New Zealand
- d) Around 1725 in Rā‘iātea
- Rā‘iātea is a part of which larger group of islands?
- a) Samoa b) Tahiti
- c) Rapa Nui d) Micronesia
- What was the name of the British official sent to secure British rule over NZ?
- a) William Johnson b) Abel Tasman
- c) William Hobson d) Captain James Cook
- One day, more people would come – a different kind of people altogether. They would arrive on a canoe with no outrigger and would change everything: “And this land will be taken by them” Vaita said.
Did this prophecy come true? Explain.
→ It was 50% each. Some people came but Tupaia said words in different languages which caused confusion.
- Only about 20 of the painted hoe that were given to Captain Cook in 1769 by Māori survive.
- a) True b) False
- Describe the role that Tupaia had on board the Endeavour – what did he do on Captain Cook’s ship?
→ He was one of the smartest Travellers; he didn’t need maps or anything the Stars guided him to his destinations.
| WORD | DEFINITION | YOUR OWN SENTENCE |
| interpreter | A program that analyse and executes a program line by line. | I’d like to have a Japanese interpreter. |
| diplomat | A person who interprets, especially ones who translate speech orally. Or into sign language. | The president will be meeting foreign diplomats. |
| indigenous | Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native. | The park is also home to indigenous tribes. |
- Explain the four reasons why Hoe were important, and special pieces of technology for Maori.
→ During those meetings Moari traded a number of painted hoe.
→ Moari could use the hoe to make the waka to travel speed.
→ hoe waka could also be used as a weapon 22.
→ The paddle or hoe was the means of propulsion.
- Tupaia (up until recently) and much more Polynesian history remains oral history (that means told by speaking). How can we ensure that this history is available to learn for future generations? Try to come up with at least 2 ways.
→ Tupaia played a pivotal role in mediating between Moari communities and the crew of the Endeavour during Lieutenant James week first visited New Zealand. Although Tupaia was eager to sail west, Cook had other, secret orders from the Admiralty.