Cook Islands Language Week

How many islands are there in the Cook islands?

• 15

• 18

• 10

• 12

Answer explanation

Yes, there are 15 Islands that make up the Cook Islands, which are broken up into the Northern and Southern groups of the Cook Islands. There are also 15 stars on the Cook Island Flag to represent the 15 islands.

How do you say, "greetings or hello" in Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani?

• Kia Ora

• Kia Orama

• Kia Orana

Answer explanation

Yes, "Kia Orana" means greetings or hello

Which of the following is not a Cook Island food?

• Rukau

• Poke

• Mainaise

• Kehe

Answer explanation

Yes, kehe is NOT a Cook Island food. It is a food distributor lol. We have banana poke as shown in the picture. mainaise which is a potato salad and Rukau is a coconut/taro leaf dish. Prepared the same way as Luau/Palusami (Samoan) or Lu/Lu sipi (Tongan)

When was the Cook islands annexed to New Zealand?

• 1915

• 1905

• 1901

• 1903

Answer explanation

Correct, 1901 is when the Cook Islands was annexed to New Zealand, but they are still self-governing or independent.

Who is not a famous or well known Cook Islander?

• Annie Crummer

• Chris Brown

• Henry Puna

• Steven Adams

Answer explanation

Annie Crummer is a well known pop artist.

Chris Brown is a former Cook Islands cricketer.

He was Prime Minister of the Cook Islands from November 2010 to October 2020.

Steven Admams is part Tngan and English :-)

What is the theme for Cook islands Language Week 2022?

• The leadership of young people as the next wave of cultural and language experts

• Connect me to the soil of my ancestors

• Connecting with the diverse Cook Islands Community

• The rich and distinctive Cook Islands language

Answer explanation

This year’s theme for ‘Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani – Cook Islands Language Week is ‘Ātuitui’ia au ki te Oneone o tōku ‘Ui Tupuna which means, connect me to the soil of my ancestors.

Is haircutting is a cultural practice in the Cook Islands?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

Yes, The haircutting ceremony is a rite of passage for young boys. At these large gatherings the boy sits on a chair draped with tīvaevae (quilts). As his hair is cut, members of the community plaster the boy with money or other gifts. The custom serves to maintain reciprocal ties within the extended family and community.

Te Maeva nui is a celebration in the Cook islands why?

• To celebrate culture and independence

• To celebrate independence and language

• To celebrate culture and language

Answer explanation

Yes, Te Maeva Nui is a celebration of Cook Islands culture and their independence.

Which island in the Cook islands is known for their black pearls?

• Aitutaki

• Manihiki

• Pukapuka

• Mangaia

Answer explanation

Yes, Manahiki is the home of black pearls.

Kare means?

• Yes

• What?

• Why?

• No

Answer explanation

Correct Kare means NO.