Unit 3 Test PACS 108, 50 points DUE: SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2017 at 11:55pm

Identification: Explain 5 of the terms listed below, how are they relevant and/or significant? (2 points each, 10 points total)

Matrilineal Ascribed status Kumulipo Patrilineal Omnipresence Dualism Ambilineal ʻAumākua Mana Achieved status Kinolau Kapu/tapu

Important Concepts: Choose 4 of the questions below and answer in essay form (10 points each, 40 total possible)

Oceanic Cultures 1. Describe each of the 9 common themes in Oceanic societies. Use examples from chapter 2 in Culture Contact and the lecture presentation. 2. What is your ’s culture? Explain your waka’s top 5 values, traditions or behaviors. Why did you choose these?

Art in – What is the nature of art and its role in Oceania? 3. Using examples from Hauʻofa’s chapter, “Our Place Within,” and the lecture Explain how is the concept of art is different in Oceania and the West? What themes are commonly expressed in ? 4. According to the film, “Danes of Life,” what does dance mean to each of the different groups (New Zealand, , , )? Describe at least two things we learn about each of these cultures.

Hula – An Hawaiian performing art 5. Explain the connections between and nature and how it relates to the expression of Hawaiian culture and literature. Use examples from the article, History of Hula, and lecture presentation.

Tatau – “Skin Stories” 6. Using information from the website, “Skin Stories,” and the accompanying video compare the history and role of tatau in each of the three regions: Sāmoa, New Zealand and Hawaiʻi. For example, what is unique about each regional practice? What difficulties do artists face in these areas? Why do the people get ? 7. Is Disney's Maui costume an appropriate use of tatau? Why or why not? Use examples from the articles, website and video. [See images below. you can also Google "Maui Disney costume" for more images.]

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Maui 8. Based on the Maui presentations, describe at least three things we learn about Maui. For example, what kind of person is he? How would you describe his activities/adventures? What is his motivation?

Remember to… • Include the question before each answer • Answer in essay form with complete sentences and paragraphs. • Answer all parts of each question • Use specific examples form assigned materials (texts, videos, lectures, etc.) • Follow the sample format below:

PACS 108 Unit 3 Test Part 1: Identification {Term 1} Answer...

[Term 2} Answer…

Part 2: Important Concepts

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1. Describe the most common theme in Polynesian world/universe creating traditions according to the article, “Polynesian Oral Traditions” by Taonui.

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To submit your test, go to TESTS & QUIZZES on the Laulima site. Click on UNIT 2 TEST and paste your essays in the appropriate box. Grading Rubrics Identifications/definitions For short identifications/definitions, start with a general identifying statement then describe why the term/concept or object is important. Two to three sentences will almost always suffice, but make sure they are complete sentences. All short identifications/definitions are worth up to 2 points each. See the grading rubric below:

1 1.5 2 Does not correctly Correctly identifies/defines the Correctly identifies/defines the Identification identifies/defines the term/object/concept term/object/concept term/object/concept Provides an excellent Provides good explanation of why explanation of why this Does not indicate why this this term/object/concept is Significance term/object/concept is important term/object/concept is important important and/or how it relates to and/or how it relates to the the course course

Essays Essays questions or queries will take different forms. You may be asked to explain an event or compare/contrast/relate two different events or readings

1-3 4-7 8-10 Addresses the specific central question Does not answer the asked in part, but does not relate directly to Answers the specific Main Question specific central question the question or does not address all required central question in any way elements

No support/examples Support /examples used are insufficient, Support/examples used are Support/examples provided non-specific, and/or irrelevant sound, valid, and logical.

Does not understand the Demonstrates a limited understanding of Demonstrated an excellent Understanding topic of the topic the topic understanding of the topic

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Writing essays exercise

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Thesis statement (answer the question in one sentence):

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