Pacific Islander/Oceania Cultures Vocabulary
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What is the meaning of the Hawaiian word 'ahupua'a'?

  • A type of fishing net used in coastal waters
  • A ceremonial chant performed during the planting season
  • A spiritual concept referring to the balance between humans and nature
  • A traditional land division that extends from the mountains to the sea (correct)

    • What is the significance of the 'konohiki' in traditional Hawaiian resource management?

  • A spiritual leader who performed rituals to ensure bountiful harvests
  • A type of fishing lure made from plant fibers and shells
  • A designated resource manager who oversaw the use of resources in a specific area (correct)
  • A seasonal calendar used to track the migration patterns of marine life

    • What does the term 'wao akua' refer to in Hawaiian culture?

  • A type of traditional fishing technique used in shallow waters
  • A ceremonial dance performed during the harvest season
  • A specific type of plant used for medicinal purposes
  • The spiritual realm or domain of the gods (correct)

    • What is the significance of the '1839 Declaration of Fishing Rights' in Hawaiian history?

    <p>It codified traditional resource management practices and fishing rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the term 'kaulana mahina' in Hawaiian culture?

    <p>A system of resource management based on the phases of the moon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a key feature of the pre-colonial Hawaiian land management system known as the ahupuaa?

    <p>The ahupuaa was managed by a konohiki, or land manager, who oversaw the resources within the unit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of the lawaia (fishers) in the pre-colonial Hawaiian social system?

    <p>The lawaia were the commoners, the makainana, who had enough fish to sustain their communities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the pre-colonial Hawaiian system of resource management, known as the Customary Subsistence Tenure (CST), align with Elinor Ostrom's design principles for managing common-pool resources?

    <p>The CST system fulfilled most of Ostrom's design principles, except for the rule that rules should be made by those affected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the introduction of Western concepts, such as Mare Liberum (the freedom of the seas), impact the pre-colonial Hawaiian system of resource management?

    <p>The Western concepts led to a gradual transition from the pre-colonial system to a more modern system of resource management.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a key observational tool used in the pre-colonial Hawaiian system of resource management?

    <p>The kaulana mahina, which tracked monthly and yearly patterns in resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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