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1 S1 IH (Teacher s version) Family history, lineage record, clans and ancestral halls IH Worksheet 2 : Lineage record 1 A lineage record is the census 1 of a family. It records not only the names and numbers, but also important events. A lineage record is a written primary source with which we can study the history of a family. Some big families (clans 2 ) in the New Territories keep very good lineage records. By studying these records, we also learn more about the history of Hong Kong. Many people have moved to Hong Kong since the Song Dynasty They were: in about AD The Puntis 4 The Hakkas 5 The Tankas 6 The Hoklos 7 These four major groups were different in background, customs, dialects and costumes. The following pictures show their different costumes. Brief background The Puntis -- "Puntis" means "local people". Their ancestor had first settled in the inland Guangdong region, then moved to Hong Kong in about AD 1000 to AD They spoke the Cantonese dialect. The Hakkas -- "Hakkas" means "guest people". Most arrived in Hong Kong from about AD 1670 onwards, much later than the Puntis. They spoke the Hakka dialect. The Tankas -- We are not sure of their origin. In the past, they spent their entire life on their fishing boats. Later, many began to settle on land. The Hoklos -- The Hoklos were also fishermen. They probably came from Fujian. 1 census 2 clans 3 Song Dynasty 4 Puntis 5 Hakkas 6 Tankas 7 Hoklos /

2 S1 IH (Teacher s version) Family history, lineage record, clans and ancestral halls A. Rattan wrist covers worn by Hakka women. B. Embroidered8 headband worn by Punti women. C. A cotton baby carrier used by the Tankas. D. A colorful collar worn by Hoklo women on special occasions. 8 Embroidered 刺繡

3 S1 IH (Teacher s version) Family history, lineage record, clans and ancestral halls You may visit the following websites to get more information about Hakkas and Hoklos. Websites on Hakkas: Website on Hoklos: The Puntis, Hakkas, Hoklos and Tankas are the four major groups in Hong Kong. Although they differed in background, dialect and costumes, these differences have become much less marked nowadays within the Hong Kong Chinese population. The heads and tails of these statements have been mixed. Match the items in column A with the items in column B correctly. Heads Tails Column A Column B a. The Hakkas 1. In the past, they spent their entire life on their fishing boats. b. The "guest people" 2. They came to Hong Kong in about AD 1000 to AD c. The Puntis 3. Most of them arrived in Hong Kong from about AD 1670 onwards, much later than that of the Puntis. d. The Tankas 4. They probably came from Fujian. e. The Hoklos 5. The "Hakkas"

4 S1 IH (Teacher s version) Family history, lineage record, clans and ancestral halls The four major groups belong to different clans. A clan is a group of people who have a common ancestry. Members of a clan share the same family name. Among the clans in Hong Kong, there are five major Punti clans. Can you show your neighbor on the Hong Kong map provided the areas of settlement of the five major clans? The Tang 9 clan settled in Yuen Long. The Hau 10 clan settled in Sheung Shui. The Pang 11 clan settled in Fanling. The Liu 12 clan settled in Sheung Shui. The Man 13 clan settled in San Tin. The areas of settlement of the five major clans share a common feature. What is it? (Hint :If you were a farmer, where would you set up your farm?) It was flatland suitable for farming. Do you belong to any one of these clans? 9 Tang 10 Hau 11 Pang 12 Liu 13 Man

5 S1 IH (Teacher s version) Family history, lineage record, clans and ancestral halls The large clans are proud of their long history. They have kept detailed lineage records. (Appendix A - G) Study the lineage record and tell what information is recorded in it. 1. The different generations. 2. The names of the fathersand their wife/wives. 3. Date and time of births and deaths. 4. The number and names of sons and daughters. 5. Location and name of the graves. 6. Important events such as official honours when the family moved to other places, where they moved and settled. How important is a lineage record? þ It helps family members to develop their identities. þ It helps family members to develop a sense of belonging to the family or to the clan. o It is not important at all. o It helps cure diseases. þ It reflects the history of a society. o It can help you find a job. þ It lets you know your place of origin.

6 S1 IH (Teacher s version) Family history, lineage record, clans and ancestral halls Homework: Chronology and evidence Choose either A or B. A. History of my family Things happened in your family, such as the birth of new family member(s), moving to a new flat, changing jobs or getting married can be very interesting. You can be a history detective 14. Trace 15 the important events that happened in your family and list them in the table below. You have learned the skills of collecting evidence when you studied the school history. What kinds of evidence will you collect to prove the events you have listed in the table did happen? Fill in the column "Evidence". Hint 16 : evidence could be letter handbook birth certificate certificate of award passport photographs diary 14 detective 15 trace 16 hint

7 S1 IH (Teacher s version) Family history, lineage record, clans and ancestral halls Keep a copy of the evidence you have collected, label them and hand them together with this worksheet to your teacher. No definite answer Year Important events Evidence 2000 Admitted to [ ] Secondary School Handbook What have you learned? Your have learned to 1. arrange events according to time sequence; 2. collect evidence to support the findings.

8 S1 IH (Teacher s version) Family history, lineage record, clans and ancestral halls B. My Profile Many of us are interested in the history of famous people in our society. We want to know their background, their ways to success, the schools they studied in, and anything about them that we think are interesting. You might become famous one day. Try to gather some information about yourself and compile a personal profile. 1. List important events according to time sequence in the table below and put them into different time periods (periodization 17 ), such as primary schooling, secondary schooling, or period when the family was very poor. 2. Collect relevant documents and information, keep a copy as evidence and hand them together with this worksheet to your teacher. No definite answer My Profile Name: Date of birth: Place of origin: Language spoken: Photo Favorite food: Hobbies: Religion:

9 S1 IH (Teacher s version) Family history, lineage record, clans and ancestral halls No definite answer Period Year Important events Evidence 19 Born Birth Certificate 17 periodization

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11 S1 IH (Teacher s version) Family history, lineage record, clans and ancestral halls Appendix A, B Appendix C, D Appendix E Appendix F -- Appendix G The generation they belonged to (Appendix F) The name and other names of the father (Appendix F) Date and time of birth and death (Appendix F)

12 S1 IH (Teacher s version) Family history, lineage record, clans and ancestral halls The location and the name of the grave (Appendix B) (Appendix F) Important events such as official honours, when the family moved to other places and where the family settled (Appendix B) (Appendix B) Appendix A, B, E, F The family name(s) of his wife/wives The number and name(s) of son(s) and daughter(s) (Appendix B) (Appendix F)

13 S1 IH (Teacher s version) Family history, lineage record, clans and ancestral halls Listen to the tape. It records the dialects spoken by the four major groups: the Hakkas, the Hoklos, the Puntis and the Tankas. Can you identify the four dialects? The dialects are spoken by (in order): 1. The Hakkas (Track 2) 2. The Hoklos (Track 3) 3. The Puntis (Track 4) 4. The Tankas (Track 5) Discussion 1. Do you or your family members speak a dialect other than Cantonese at home? 2. If yes, what dialect do you or your family members speak? 3. Why do you or your family members speak this dialect at home? 4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of speaking this dialect?

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2_lineage_record.doc S1 IH Family history, lineage record, clans and ancestral halls 11 10 IH Worksheet 2 : Lineage record 1 A lineage record is the census 1 of a family. It records not only the names and numbers, but also