Whakapātahi Matariki Quiz

What is Matariki?

• A star cluster that rises in mid-winter

• A constellation that appears in summer

• A planet in our solar system

• A comet that passes by Earth

What is the significance of Matariki?

• A representation of the sun

• A sign of the end of the year

• A signal to start planting crops

• A symbol of new beginnings

Where can Matariki be seen from?

• Only in Asia

• Only in Europe

• Only in New Zealand

• All around the world

What do different cultures call Matariki?

• Orion

• Pleiades

• Big Dipper

• Ursa Major

What is the traditional Maori New Year celebration called?

• Easter

• Christmas

• Matariki

• Hanukkah

What is the purpose of a haitapu ceremony?

• To celebrate a wedding

• To predict the future

• To cleanse oneself of burdens

• To honor the dead

What is the role of Puanga in Maori culture?

• A guide for navigation

• A protector of memories

• A star associated with the new year

• A symbol of good luck

How do Maori predict the upcoming year's harvest using stars?

• By counting the number of shooting stars

• By reading the positions of planets

• By observing the brightness of stars

• By interpreting the clarity of the star cluster

What is the purpose of setting intentions during Matariki?

• To honor the ancestors

• To reflect on the past year

• To predict the weather

• To make wishes for the new year

Why has the celebration of Matariki been revived in recent years?

• To attract international attention

• To promote tourism

• To increase agricultural production

• To revitalize Maori culture