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WorksheetsMatariki
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the Te Reo for stars
Tahi
Whetu
Waru
Tekau
How many daughters does Matariki have?
7
5
6
8
How is Matariki celebrated?
We give gifts
We reflect on the past year
We eat chocolate
We predict what will happen in the next year
What is the full name of the sun?
Tama-nui-te-rā
Tama-te-rā
Tama-te-nui-rā
Rā
What is the Greek name for the Matariki stars?
(a)
Maori legend says Matariki are
the torn out eyes of Tawhirimatea
the torn out eyes of Tawaahirua
the torn out eyes of Tawhirirangi
the torn out eyes of Ranginui
Is Matariki a star cluster or constellation?
star cluster
constellation
At what time is it best to see Matariki?
last thing at night
just before dawn
after 8 pm
only on dark nights
What is the literal meaning of Matariki?
sparkling night
star cluster
eyes of God
What does it predict if the stars are brightest?
a good summer
the harvest will be good
bad winter
What is Matariki a time for?
celebrating birthdays
renewal and celebration
keeping warm
having fun
What was used by the crews of voyaging waka to guide them across the Pacific?
sextant
constellations
telescope
Matariki
Waiti connects to which environment?
Fresh water rivers and streams
Oceans and sea creatures
Forests and bird life
Town and cities
Waita is connected to which environment?
Bushes and Wildlife
Oceans and sea creatures
Farms and gardens
Winds and sky
Vegetables and gardens are connected with which star?
Matariki
Pohutukawa
Tupuanuku
Tupuarangi
Birds, trees, berries are associated with which star
Tupukairoa
Tuputerangi
Tupuarangi
Tupunaarangi
Which of these answers best represent Ururangi
Associated with the winds
Waves and tides
Associated with Hurricanes and Tornado's
Earthquakes and Tsunami
Waipuna a rangi is linked to the tear of ...
Tanemahuta
Tanetangirau
Rangonui
Ranginui
HIwaiterangi and Pohutukawa are associated with
New beginnings and afterlife
Praise and Misfortune
Kid and play
Destinys Child
Matariki is also connected to the _________________ of people.
wealth
health and wellbeing
ancestors
good luck
