Traditional maori histories are passed down through rather than in written form. a. rites of passage b. oral tradition c. pakeha d. ta moko

The answer is : A, Rites of Passage.  Traditional Maori histories are passed down through this.  It is an important event or action that signifies the transition from youth to adulthood.  The permanent body and facial tattoos that are a rite of passage for Maori people are called ta moko.