Rua Taranaki

What Iwi do we associate Rua Taranaki with?

• Ngati Rua

• Taranaki

• Kupu

• Taiwhata

What is the historical significance of Rua Taranaki?

• He gave the Mounga its name

• He fought in the Taranaki wars.

• He was a famous Māori King

• He was the leader of Germany in WW2

What did the son of Rua Taranaki do that was special?

• He climbed to the top of Taranaki Maunga and lit a fire

• He fought a great battle against the tribes of Waikato

• He learned to speak English and opened the first KFC in NZ

• He became an international rugby player for NZ

What is the Maori connection to Rua Taranaki?

• Rua Taranaki was a European explorer who discovered New Zealand

• Rua Taranaki was a Chinese emperor who ruled over New Zealand

• Rua Taranaki was a fictional character in a popular TV show about New Zealand history

• Rua Taranaki was a Maori leader known for his resistance against British colonization in New Zealand.

Which of the below became part of the legend of Rua Taranaki

• He saw a giraffe

• He climbed Mt. Taranaki

• He was the first person to get Moko

• He dug a cave near the Hangatahu River

What was the name of the wife of Rua Taranaki

• Rauhoto Tapairu.

• Karamiro Whakatane

• Lisa Carrington

• Hone Heke

What is the name of the tribe that Rua Taranaki likely came from?

• Te Whiti Ahui

• Taranaki

• Te Kāhui Mounga

• Kawai a Taranaki

How do the Maori people view Rua Taranaki in their culture?

• Rua Taranaki is considered a minor figure in Maori culture.

• Rua Taranaki is viewed as a deity in Maori culture.

• Rua Taranaki is viewed as a significant ancestor and leader in Maori culture.

• Rua Taranaki is associated with negative events in Maori culture.