Māori Myths and Legends Quiz

What were Māori myths primarily used for?

• To teach farming techniques

• To entertain children

• To document history

• To share origins and beliefs

Who are the original creators in Māori mythology?

• Papa and the children

• Rangi and Māui

• Māui and Papa

• Rangi and Papa

What did Rangi and Papa represent?

• Sun and Moon

• Land and Sea

• Water and Fire

• Sky and Earth

What did the children of Rangi and Papa do?

• Fished in the sea

• Built a canoe

• Created the stars

• Parted their parents

What natural events were caused by the fighting of Rangi and Papa's children?

• Tsunamis and hurricanes

• Storms and earthquakes

• Floods and droughts

• Landslides and avalanches

What creature is often featured in Māori myths as a guardian?

• Whale

• Eagle

• Bear

• Lion

What was Māui's special fishing hook made from?

• Metal

• Stone

• Magic jawbone

• Wood

What did Māui promise to bring back from fishing?

• A magical stone

• A huge catch of fish

• A giant whale

• A treasure chest

What did the great fish that Māui caught become?

• Aotearoa

• The South Island

• Stewart Island

• The North Island

What is the South Island referred to in the legend?

• Māui's anchor stone

• Māui's fishing ground

• Māui's canoe

• Māui's home