Māori Culture and Architecture Concepts

What do Māori buildings hold besides people?

• Only their belongings

• Their dreams, needs, and history

• Just their food and water

• Only their tools

Which famous building was mentioned as having the air inside weighing more than the building itself?

• The Empire State Building

• The Great Pyramid of Giza

• The Eiffel Tower

• The Colosseum

Which architect created buildings with organic shapes, avoiding straight lines?

• Frank Lloyd Wright

• Antoni Gaudí

• Zaha Hadid

• Le Corbusier

In the traditional Māori meeting house (Whare Nui), what part represents the head of an ancestor?

• The Maihi

• The Tahuhu

• The Koruru

• The Heke

Why were Pataka (storehouses) built elevated from the ground?

• To make them easier to move.

• To protect the stored items from pests.

• To show off their elaborate carvings.

• To allow more light inside.

What is special about the Pataka being built at Te Parapara in Hamilton Gardens?

• It is the first one ever built.

• It is made from modern materials.

• It is the first full-scale Pataka built in over a century.

• It is designed to be moved easily.

What types of items were often stored in a Pataka?

• Everyday tools and clothing.

• Special food, weapons, and treasures.

• Building materials and timber.

• Water and cooking supplies.

What did a Pataka represent for a hapu (sub-tribe) or rangatira (chief)?

• Their ability to travel long distances.

• Their connection to the natural world.

• Their wealth and spiritual power.

• Their skill in farming.

What traditional color was used to paint the Pataka?

• Blue

• Green

• Red

• Yellow

Which part of the Whare Nui (Māori meeting house) symbolizes the backbone of the ancestor?

• The Tahuhu

• The Koruru

• The Maihi

• The Amo