Tongan Culture
This is the national sport of Tonga.
What is rugby?
This Polynesian island nation straddles the equator.
What is Kiribati?
This actor voiced Maui in Moana.
Who is Dwayne Johnson?
The Māori arrived in Aotearoa (New Zealand) around this century.
What is the 13th century?
Traditional Tahitian drumming is called this.
What is to‘ere?
The Tongan word for “chief” or “noble.”
What is hou‘eiki?
This Polynesian triangle’s corners are Hawai‘i, New Zealand, and this island.
What is Easter Island (Rapa Nui)?
This singer voiced Moana's mother in Moana and was lead singer in girl group PCDs.
Who is Nicole Scherzinger?
The Hawaiian Kingdom was internationally recognized as a sovereign nation in this year.
What is 1843?
This Polynesian musical genre features harmonized choral singing.
What is himene?
The Tongan royal palace is located in this city.
What is Nuku‘alofa?
This island chain is home to Pago Pago.
What is American Samoa?
The Polynesian Cultural Center is located on this Hawaiian island.
What is O‘ahu?
This Pacific nation was the first to gain independence after WWII in 1962.
What is Samoa?
The Samoan nose flute is known as this.
What is the fagufagu?
Traditional woven mats that show respect and rank are called this.
What are kie or ngatu?
The capital of Samoa.
What is Apia?
This mixed martial artist of Samoan descent became a UFC Champion.
Who is Israel Adesanya?
This Polynesian kingdom sent warriors to aid Fiji in the 19th century.
What is Tonga?
Hawaiian slack-key guitar is called this in Hawaiian.
What is kī hōʻalu?
Tonga’s monarchy was established by this king in 1875.
Who is King George Tupou I?
This island country is known as “the Kingdom of the Coral Sea.”
What is Fiji?
The Māori actor who directed Thor: Ragnarok.
Who is Taika Waititi?
This ancient Polynesian navigation system used stars, currents, and birds.
What is wayfinding?
The band Te Vaka is from this island group.
What is Tokelau?