Matariki Quiz (Final Formative)

What is Matariki?

• Matariki is the name of a cluster of stars also known as Pleiades.
• Matariki is the name of Whaea JJ's cat.
• Matariki is Tumatauenga (the Maori God of War's) birthday.
• Matariki is the Maori name for winter.

When is Matariki?

• Matariki is at 4 o'clock.
• Matariki appears in late May, early June.
• Matariki is the same time as Christmas.
• Matariki is every ten years.

Who celebrates Matariki?

• Matariki is only celebrated by Greeks. 
• Matariki is celebrated by just Maori.
• Matariki is celebrated by all iwi and some other cultures.
• Matariki is celebrated by New World supermarket.

Why do we celebrate Matariki?

• We celebrate Matariki because the Japanese people celebrate Matariki. 
• We celebrate Matariki because it is a time to shop at New World supermarket.
• We celebrate Matariki because it is on television.
• We celebrate Matariki which is the Maori New Year to remember those who have passed, to harvest kai and to plan for the future.

We celebrate Matariki in many ways.

• It is a time for shopping for things we love.
• It is a time to watch tv and play on our ipapa.
• It is a time for sharing family stories, for learning about the land and how to look after it.  it is a time to fish and gather kaimoana.  It is a time for making things, to learn how to weave and carve.  It is a time for making kites.
• It is a time for running the cross country.

How many stars represent Matariki?

• 5 or 8 stars represent Matariki.
• 7 and 9 stars represent Matariki.
• 7 and 8 and the moon represent Matariki.
• 1 star represents the group of Matariki.

Name seven stars of Matariki?

• Tainui, Mataatua, Aotea, Kurahaupo, Te Arawa, Tokomaru, Horouta, Takitimu, Ngatokimatawhaoru.
• Rangi, Maui, Rongo, Tawhirirangi, Tawhirimatea, Tanemahuta, Ruuaumoko.
• Waiti, Waita, Waipunarangi, Tupuanuku, Tupuarangi, Ururangi and Matariki.
• Raahina, Raatuu, Raaapa, Raapare, Raatapu, Raahoroi.

Which direction does Matariki appear first in the night sky?

• North.
• South.
• East.
• West.

What would sailors and waka use Matariki for?

• Plant their vegetables.
• Plan their shopping trips.
• Navigate their sailing voyages.
• Go fishing.