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Māori Coastal Waterways History
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Māori Coastal Waterways History
🌊 Part 1: Understanding Māori Connection to Waterways
1. Why were coasts and waterways particularly important to Māori people historically?
They provided food sources like fish and shellfish
They were used for transportation and trade routes
They held spiritual and cultural significance
All of the above
2. Which of these are traditional Māori waterway activities? (Select all that apply)
Fishing with nets and hooks
Navigation using waka
Gathering shellfish and seaweed
Building concrete jetties
3. Match the te reo Māori words with their English meanings:
Awa
Moana
Waka
Ika
Fish
Ocean/sea
Canoe
River
4. Complete this sentence: Oral histories are important for preserving Māori waterway knowledge because ________________.
📚 Part 2: Historical Inquiry Skills
5. Write three good historical inquiry questions about Māori use of coastal waterways. Remember to use question words like Who, What, When, Where, Why, or How.
6. What types of sources could historians use to learn about Māori waterway history?
Oral stories passed down through generations
Written journals and diaries
Archaeological evidence like tools and waka remains
Maps showing traditional fishing areas
Social media posts
7. Explain why it's important to include Māori perspectives when studying New Zealand's coastal and waterway history.
✍️ Part 3: Reflection and Application
8. Think about a waterway near your community. How might local Māori have used this waterway historically? Write a short paragraph describing possible uses.
9. Name one thing you have learned about Māori waterway history that surprised you, and explain why.
10. How can understanding Māori waterway history help us today in caring for our coasts and waterways?
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