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WEDNESDAY Samoan Culture and Traditions Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a “fa’alavelave”?

a)

Birthday party

b)

A family obligation/event

c)

A type of food

d)

Samoan greeting

2.

What is a “siva”?

a)

Tattoo tool

b)

Boat

c)

Dance

d)

Cooking pot

3.

What is a “fale”?

a)

Canoe

b)

House

c)

Fire pit

d)

Skirt

4.

What is a traditional Samoan tattoo for males called?

a)

Pe’a

b)

Malu

c)

Lapa

d)

Tatau

5.

What is the tattoo for females called?

a)

Siva

b)

Malu

c)

Aiga

d)

Va’a

6.

What are "ie lavalava"?

a)

Wraparound skirts

b)

Traditional food

c)

Dance instruments

d)

Canoes

7.

What is a “matai”?

a)

Warrior

b)

Chief/leader

c)

Dancer

d)

Cook

8.

What day is traditionally reserved for church and rest in Samoa?

a)

Saturday

b)

Sunday

c)

Friday

d)

Monday

9.

What does “fa’asamoa” mean?

a)

Samoan language

b)

The Samoan way

c)

Samoan history

d)

A Samoan game

10.

What is a common Samoan traditional food?

a)

Sushi

b)

Palusami

c)

Lasagne

d)

Koko rice

11.

What is “ava ceremony” used for?

a)

Children’s birthdays

b)

Formal welcome/acknowledgment of guests

c)

Church services

d)

Cooking feasts

12.

What fruit is commonly used in Samoan dishes?

a)

Coconut

b)

Apple

c)

Grapes

d)

Plum

13.

What is the role of the “taupou”?

a)

Chief

b)

Ceremonial village maiden

c)

Cook

d)

Musician

14.

What is the “toa” in Samoan culture?

a)

Tool

b)

Warrior

c)

Tree

d)

Spirit

15.

What does “fiafia” mean?

a)

Quiet

b)

Angry

c)

Happy

d)

Sad

16.

What is a “tanoa”?

a)

Kava bowl

b)

Drum

c)

Mat

d)

Bag

17.

Who is the traditional decision-maker in Samoan villages?

a)

Mother

b)

Matai (chief)

c)

Taupou

d)

Siva dancer

18.

What is the main language spoken in Samoa?

a)

Maori

b)

French

c)

Samoan

d)

English

19.

Which flower is commonly used for making Samoan leis?

a)

Rose

b)

Lily

c)

Frangipani

d)

Tulip

20.

What is the traditional Samoan method of cooking food in an earth oven called?

a)

Hangi

b)

Steaming

c)

Barbecue

d)

Umu