Year 4 - New Zealand

Which country performs the Haka ?

• Jamaica

• Korea

• New Zealand

• Mexico

What is the Haka ?

• A Maori war dance

• A traditional Mexican folk song

• A sailing boat

• A worker's chant when moving bananas

The Haka is not just a Maori war dance. When is it also used ?

• Every weekend

• Sporting events, community celebrations and honouring special guests

• In your house when you wake up

• Birthday parties, Christmas Eve and Mother's Day

What might you see in a Haka performance ?

• Singing, ballet shoes, violins

• Trumpets, harps, guitars, Mariachi costumes

• Loud chanting, body movements, bulging eyes, angry expressions

• People singing on roller blades

New Zealand rugby team always perform the Haka before matches. New Zealand rugby team are also called the ....

• All Rights

• All Mosts

• All Blacks

• All Oranges

What is the capital of New Zealand ?

• Wellington

• Boot

• Sandal

• Shoe

What is the Maori name for New Zealand ?

• Xaymaca

• Siam

• Aotearoa

• Persia

What is 'hello' in Maori ?

• G'day

• Ciao

• Bonjour

• Kia Ora

Which famous movies were filmed in New Zealand ?

• Lord of the Rings / The Hobbit

• Harry Potter

• Despicable Me

• Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Why do the New Zealand rugby team perform the Haka ?

• To put on a show

• They get paid more money

• To give themselves courage and strength

• As a punishment