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What is the meaning of the Maori word kohangaroa?
Do you mean Kohanga Reo which means language nest I believe. It is the equivalent of a kindergarten.
What kind of shelter did the maori people live in?
The Maori people traditionally lived in houses called "whare." These houses were made from wood and thatch, featuring a central hearth for cooking and warmth. The size and structure of the whare varied based on the tribe and region.
How did the clothing and the shelter of the Maori help them live comfortably?
The clothing of the Maori, made from natural materials like flax and feathers, provided warmth and protection from the elements. Their shelters, called whare, were made from wood and thatch, providing insulation and shelter from wind and rain. Together, these elements helped the Maori adapt to their environment and live comfortably.
How did Maori use greenstone?
Maori used greenstone, also known as pounamu, for ceremonial and ornamental purposes. They crafted tools, weapons, and jewelry out of greenstone. It held significant cultural and spiritual value for the Maori people.
What do the Maori use the silver fern for?
You possibly mean "Maori", who are the indigenous people of New Zealand- or Aotearoa in their own language. The silver fern is the emblem of many of our sports teams. I am not Maori, however, and cannot explain what their use for ferns was or is.
Who called the indigenous people of New Zealand Maori?
Until the arrival the Europeans, Maori did not use or need to use a collective name for themselves. By the 1830's, they had come to use the word 'Maori' meaning 'normal' or 'natural' people.
What is the definition of timaru?
It means "place of shelter" in Maori
What do maori people use to decorate there house?
carvings
Which excerpt from the passage best allows the reader to infer that the Maori people felt cared for by the earth?
"The Maori people spoke of the earth as their mother, providing them with sustenance and shelter. They celebrated the interconnectedness of all living things and believed in a reciprocal relationship with the land."
What sort of tree did the maori people use?
kowhi trees
What is the meaning of the Maori word kohangaroa?
Do you mean Kohanga Reo which means language nest I believe. It is the equivalent of a kindergarten.
What kind of shelter did the maori people live in?
The Maori people traditionally lived in houses called "whare." These houses were made from wood and thatch, featuring a central hearth for cooking and warmth. The size and structure of the whare varied based on the tribe and region.
What do the Maori people use now for transportation?
Ford Falcons and Chrysler Valiants.
What weapons did Maori people use at war?
They mostly used clubs and spears.
The people know as maori are?
The people known as Maori are - Maori. They are polynesian and they come from New Zealand which they named Aotearoa.
What do people in Hawaii use for shelter?
huts
What is a white new zealander called?
Pakeha, which means non-Maori. Pakeha New Zealanders are uniquely fortunate in that, unlike the non-native people of other European colonised countries, they are honoured by being called by a name given to them by the native people.
