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WorksheetsMatariki Quiz (Final Formative)
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
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Class
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1.
What is Matariki?
a)
Matariki is the name of a cluster of stars also known as Pleiades.
b)
Matariki is the name of Whaea JJ's cat.
c)
Matariki is Tumatauenga (the Maori God of War's) birthday.
d)
Matariki is the Maori name for winter.
2.
When is Matariki?
a)
Matariki is at 4 o'clock.
b)
Matariki appears in late May, early June.
c)
Matariki is the same time as Christmas.
d)
Matariki is every ten years.
3.
Who celebrates Matariki?
a)
Matariki is only celebrated by Greeks.
b)
Matariki is celebrated by just Maori.
c)
Matariki is celebrated by all iwi and some other cultures.
d)
Matariki is celebrated by New World supermarket.
4.
Why do we celebrate Matariki?
a)
We celebrate Matariki because the Japanese people celebrate Matariki.
b)
We celebrate Matariki because it is a time to shop at New World supermarket.
c)
We celebrate Matariki because it is on television.
d)
We celebrate Matariki which is the Maori New Year to remember those who have passed, to harvest kai and to plan for the future.
5.
We celebrate Matariki in many ways.
a)
It is a time for shopping for things we love.
b)
It is a time to watch tv and play on our ipapa.
c)
It is a time for sharing family stories, for learning about the land and how to look after it. it is a time to fish and gather kaimoana. It is a time for making things, to learn how to weave and carve. It is a time for making kites.
d)
It is a time for running the cross country.
6.
How many stars represent Matariki?
a)
5 or 8 stars represent Matariki.
b)
7 and 9 stars represent Matariki.
c)
7 and 8 and the moon represent Matariki.
d)
1 star represents the group of Matariki.
7.
Name seven stars of Matariki?
a)
Tainui, Mataatua, Aotea, Kurahaupo, Te Arawa, Tokomaru, Horouta, Takitimu, Ngatokimatawhaoru.
b)
Rangi, Maui, Rongo, Tawhirirangi, Tawhirimatea, Tanemahuta, Ruuaumoko.
c)
Waiti, Waita, Waipunarangi, Tupuanuku, Tupuarangi, Ururangi and Matariki.
d)
Raahina, Raatuu, Raaapa, Raapare, Raatapu, Raahoroi.
8.
Which direction does Matariki appear first in the night sky?
a)
North.
b)
South.
c)
East.
d)
West.
9.
What would sailors and waka use Matariki for?
a)
Plant their vegetables.
b)
Plan their shopping trips.
c)
Navigate their sailing voyages.
d)
Go fishing.
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