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WorksheetsWEDNESDAY Samoan Culture and Traditions Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is a “fa’alavelave”?
Birthday party
A family obligation/event
A type of food
Samoan greeting
What is a “siva”?
Tattoo tool
Boat
Dance
Cooking pot
What is a “fale”?
Canoe
House
Fire pit
Skirt
What is a traditional Samoan tattoo for males called?
Pe’a
Malu
Lapa
Tatau
What is the tattoo for females called?
Siva
Malu
Aiga
Va’a
What are "ie lavalava"?
Wraparound skirts
Traditional food
Dance instruments
Canoes
What is a “matai”?
Warrior
Chief/leader
Dancer
Cook
What day is traditionally reserved for church and rest in Samoa?
Saturday
Sunday
Friday
Monday
What does “fa’asamoa” mean?
Samoan language
The Samoan way
Samoan history
A Samoan game
What is a common Samoan traditional food?
Sushi
Palusami
Lasagne
Koko rice
What is “ava ceremony” used for?
Children’s birthdays
Formal welcome/acknowledgment of guests
Church services
Cooking feasts
What fruit is commonly used in Samoan dishes?
Coconut
Apple
Grapes
Plum
What is the role of the “taupou”?
Chief
Ceremonial village maiden
Cook
Musician
What is the “toa” in Samoan culture?
Tool
Warrior
Tree
Spirit
What does “fiafia” mean?
Quiet
Angry
Happy
Sad
What is a “tanoa”?
Kava bowl
Drum
Mat
Bag
Who is the traditional decision-maker in Samoan villages?
Mother
Matai (chief)
Taupou
Siva dancer
What is the main language spoken in Samoa?
Maori
French
Samoan
English
Which flower is commonly used for making Samoan leis?
Rose
Lily
Frangipani
Tulip
What is the traditional Samoan method of cooking food in an earth oven called?
Hangi
Steaming
Barbecue
Umu
