Matariki 2024 Quiz Berkley

What is Matariki?

• A traditional Maori dance

• A group of stars

• A type of Maori food

• A Maori word for "celebration"

When does Matariki typically appear in the sky?

• December

• September

• April

• June or July

What does the appearance of Matariki traditionally signal?

• Beginning of the Māori New Year

• Time to plant crops

• Time to celebrate a wedding

• Start of the fishing season

According to Maori tradition, what did ancestors use Matariki for?

• To tell stories

• To predict earthquakes

• To determine the timing of their harvest

• To play music

In which country is Matariki recognized as a public holiday?

• Australia

• New Zealand

• Canada

• United Kingdom

What is the name of the Māori god associated with weather in the story of Matariki's origin?

• Tawhirimataea

• Tangaroa

• Rongo

• Tane Mahuta

What cultural significance does Matariki hold in Aotearoa today?

• A time to travel

• A time to commemorate ancestors

• A time to celebrate achievements

• A time to study

How do people traditionally celebrate Matariki?

• By staying indoors

• By staying indoors

• By gathering with family and friends

• By going on a pilgrimage

What are the names mentioned in the video that other cultures use to refer to the group of stars known as Matariki?

(a)  

What date is Matariki celebrated this year?

(a)