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?

What date is Matariki celebrated this year?