What is the Maori word for the customary protocols, correct procedures, and traditional laws governing ethical behavior?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Tikanga, derived from 'tika' meaning right, correct, or true
- Step 1: Tikanga encompasses customs, ethics, values, and practices developed over centuries. Step 2. It dictates correct behavior for meetings, funerals (tangihanga), harvesting, and resolving social conflict. Answer: Tikanga, derived from 'tika' meaning right, correct, or true. Why not the others: The New Zealand Supreme Court has affirmed that tikanga Maori is a recognized source of New Zealand common law.
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