Test Your Knowledge of the Maori Language

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Created 6/16/2024

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Think you know the Maori language? Take this quiz and find out how many correct answers you can get out of 10!

Think you know the Maori language? Take this quiz and find out how many correct answers you can get out of 10!

1. What is the Maori word for 'family'?

Whānau
Kōtiro
Whenua
Mahi

2. How do you say 'hello' in Maori?

Haere mai
Kia ora
Aroha
Tēnā koe

3. What is the Maori term for 'house'?

Waka
Marae
Whare
Kainga

4. Which of the following means 'water' in Maori?

Kōrero
Tomo
Wai
Hikoi

5. What does 'Aotearoa' translate to in English?

North Island
South Island
New Zealand
Ocean

6. How do you say 'food' in Maori?

Kai
Rongo
Kura
Patu

7. What is the Maori word for 'life'?

Tahi
Oro
Rangi
Ora

8. What does 'haka' refer to?

A song
A dance
A chant
A war dance

9. What is the translation of 'whenua'?

Land
Sky
Sea
River

10. What is 'pōwhiri' in Maori culture?

A food gathering
A weapon
A ceremonial welcome
A traditional tattoo

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