Maungakiekie. The Obelisk and the Tree. Key terms Quiz

What does Assimilation refer to?

• When one group is expected to take on the culture and way of life of another group, sometimes losing their own traditions.

• To remember and honour a person or event, often through ceremonies or special activities.

• When a country takes control of land and people in another place, often forcing the local people to follow new laws, customs, and ways of life.

• A narrow strip of land that connects two larger areas and has water on both sides.

What is a Landmark?

• An important or well-known place, building, or natural feature that helps people recognize an area.

• A large structure or statue built to honour a significant person or event.

• A tall, four-sided stone pillar that gets thinner at the top.

• A person's position or importance in society.

What is an Obelisk?

• A tall, four-sided stone pillar that gets thinner at the top.

• A person's position or importance in society.

• An object, image, or action that stands for a bigger idea or meaning.

• Something well-known and easily recognized.

What does Mana mean?

• Power, respect, or authority connected to a person, group or object.

• A mountain.

• A place where one has the right to stand and belong.

• Land, country, or territory.

What is Tikanga?

• Correct procedure, custom, habit, rule, way, code, practice, convention, protocol.

• A chief (male or female) or leader.

• A narrow strip of land that connects two larger areas.

• Genealogy, lineage.

What does Whakapapa refer to?

• Genealogy, lineage, a framework that details genealogy and maps interrelationships between all things.

• A fortified village.

• A large structure or statue built to honour a significant person or event.

• A person's position or importance in society.