Matariki Quiz: Test Your Knowledge About the Maori New Year
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Discover how much you know about Matariki, the Maori New Year, with this fun and informative quiz! See how many correct answers you can get out of 20.
1. What is Matariki?
2. When is Matariki celebrated?
3. Matariki is also known by another name. What is it?
4. Who were the first people to live in Aotearoa (New Zealand)?
5. When did Matariki become an official public holiday in New Zealand?
6. 'Ngā mata o te ariki Tāwhirimātea' translates to what?
7. What is the significance of clear and bright Matariki stars?
8. What does Matariki symbolize in traditional Māori culture?
9. In the story, why did Tāwhirimātea's siblings separate their parents?
10. What did Tāwhirimātea do out of anger?
11. Today, what is Matariki mainly a time for?
12. Which god is associated with Matariki in Māori mythology?
13. How many stars are there in the Matariki cluster?
14. What aspect of the family was affected by Tāwhirimātea's anger?
15. In traditional Māori storytelling, what did the spirits of the dead become?
16. What does Tāwhirimātea symbolize?
17. How much of the New Zealand population do Māori make up today?
18. What did clear Matariki stars mean in traditional times?
19. Why is Matariki significant for planting and harvesting?
20. What does Matariki mean for friends and family today?
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