Maori Culture

According to the passage on Maori Culture, where do most Maori live today?

• South Island

• North Island

• Hawaii

• Australia

Who was the leader of the Polynesian expedition that discovered New Zealand according to Maori tradition?

• Captain Cook

• Abel Tasman

• Kupe

• The British Queen

Fill in the blank: The Maori called the land Aotearoa, or Land of the _________.

• Long White Cloud

• Rising Sun

• Endless Sky

• Blue Mountains

The Maori first encountered Europeans in 1769 when Captain Cook arrived.

• True

• False

What was the main reason for the 1840 treaty between the Maori and the British Queen?

• To make Maori slaves

• To allow Maori to become full citizens of England

• To force Maori to leave New Zealand

• To convert Maori to Christianity

According to the passage, what happened to the Maori population after the arrival of the English?

• The Maori population increased significantly.

• The Maori population remained the same.

• The Maori population decreased.

• The Maori population moved to another country.

What is an important part of Maori religion that can be found in all people and spiritual power or prestige?

• Mana (spiritual power or prestige) and Mauri (life force)

• Tapu (sacredness) and Noa (commonness)

• Whakapapa (genealogy) and Tikanga (customs)

• Haka (dance) and Poi (performance art)

What does the word 'Maori' mean, and who introduced it?

• Normal, introduced by Europeans

• Warrior, introduced by Maori

• Farmer, introduced by Pakeha

• Priest, introduced by Samoans

How many tribes are there in Maori society?

• About 10

• About 20

• About 50

• About 100

Fill in the blank: The Maori called the Europeans ________.

• Pakeha

• Tangata whenua

• Mana

• Tiki