Matariki

What is Māori for star?

• Whatu

• Whetū

• Tahi

• Waru

Why did Maui and his brothers fight the sun?

• The sun was too slow

• The sun wasn't hot enough

• The sun was too fast

• The sun was too hot

How is Matariki related to the sun?

• Matariki is the sun's mother

• Matariki is the sun's father

• Matariki is the sun's sister

• Matariki is the sun's cousin

How many daughters does Matariki have?

• 7

• 5

• 6

• 8

When is Matariki this year?

• 15th of June

• 16th of July

• 14th of July

• 16th of June

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 Māori for 4

• Toru

• Tahi

• Wha

• Rua

_____________ is the traditional Maori greeting.

• Hongi
• Moko
• Haka
• Kia ora

What is a Waiata

• A prayer
• A welcome
• A song
• A official ceremony