Māori Culture Quiz

What is Te Reo Māori?

• A type of dance
• A sacred ritual
• The Māori language
• A form of artwork

What does Te Reo Māori help preserve?

• Physical artifacts
• Recipes and cooking techniques
• Stories and history
• Fashion trends

What is the role of Te Reo Māori?

• Communication only

• Communication that also connects Māori people with their ancestors and traditions.

• It is reserved for religious ceremonies.
• It is a recent addition to Māori culture.

How does Te Reo Māori help pass down knowledge?

• By creating physical artifacts
• Through written documents
• By preserving stories and myths
• Through modern technology

What does "tangata whenua" mean in Māori culture?

• People of the sky
• People of the sea
• People of the land
• People of the forest

How does Whakapapa connect Māori people?

• Through shared recipes
• By tracing family lineage
• Through religious rituals
• By participating in haka performances

What does Whakapapa show about the connection between nature and people?

• Everything in nature is disconnected.
• Nature has no impact on human lives.
• People are separate from nature.
• Everything in nature is connected.

What does "tangata whenua" mean for Māori people?

• People who travel a lot
• People of foreign descent
• People of the land with responsibilities
• People with no ancestral ties

What does "tikanga" encompass in Māori society?

• Only religious rituals
• customs, values, and ways of doing things

• Only social interactions
• Only decision-making processes

How do Māori people show respect and friendship when meeting?

• By exchanging gifts
• By pressing noses together in a hongi
• By bowing to each other
• By offering a handshake