Discover Fiji: Test Your Knowledge!
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Created 6/13/2024
Think you know everything about Fiji? Put your knowledge to the test and see how many correct answers you can get out of 15!
1. What should you wait for before eating a meal with Fijian hosts?
The 'masu' (prayer)
The eldest to start eating
A signal from the hostess
An announcement
2. How are most meals typically eaten in a Fijian village?
At a dining table
Standing up
Cross-legged on a mat
On the floor but with chairs
3. What should you do after sharing a meal with Fijian hosts?
Leave immediately
Offer a gift
Thank your hosts
Sing a traditional song
4. What is the traditional Fijian drink made from the root of the pepper plant?
Kava
Fiji Gold beer
Coconut water
Ginger tea
5. What should you present to the village chief to seek permission to enter their communal lands?
A packet of powdered kava
A bouquet of flowers
A written letter
A traditional dance
6. What does the sevusevu ceremony start with?
A prayer
Loosely scripted dialogue between parties
A dance performance
A feast
7. How should you dress when visiting a Fijian village?
In shorts and a tank top
With bare shoulders
Covering your shoulders and legs
In formal business attire
8. Why should you remove your hat and sunglasses in a Fijian village?
It's too sunny
To show respect for the chief
To avoid getting them dirty
To keep track of them
9. What should you do before taking photos in a Fijian village?
Take them secretly
Ask for permission
Avoid taking any
Only take selfies
10. Why is it important to respect local taboos in a Fijian village?
They are punishable by fine
They are fascinating customs
To avoid unintentional offense
They are written laws
11. What should you do to maintain the tranquility of the village?
Speak softly
Wear bright colors
Play music loudly
Walk quickly
12. Which day is sacred in most Fijian villages, making village tours unavailable?
Monday
Wednesday
Saturday
Sunday
13. What should you wear if you attend a Sunday church service in a Fijian village?
Casual clothes
Best attire
Beachwear
Work clothes
14. What activity is NOT recommended on a Sunday in Fijian villages?
Attending a church service
Village tours
Listening to choir singing
Resting
15. How can you bond with the Fijian community during your visit?
Joining traditional activities
Staying in your room
Wearing expensive clothes
Avoiding interaction
