Maori 1
Maori 2
Grammar
Te Reo Maori
Cultural Knowledge
100

When did Maori arrive in NZ?

1300 CE 

100
How do you say tattoos in Te Reo Maori

Give the placement for women and for men

TA MOKO

women: lips and chin

men: back, buttocks and thighs

100

Write Maori in plural 

Spell "tatouages" in English

Maori

Tattoos

100

What is a "powhiri"?

a welcoming ceromony

100

Who sang at the superbowl last year?

Kendrick Lamar

200

When was the treaty of waitangi signed? (day/month/year)

February 6th, 1840

200

Who are the Stolen Generation?

The Stolen Generations (also known as Stolen Children) were the children of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent who were removed from their families by the Australian federal and state government agencies and church missions, under acts of their respective parliaments.

200

Choose the correct answer:

- Never have I ever

- Ever I have never

- Never I have ever

- Ever have I never

Never have I ever

200

the love

te aroha

200

Which international organisation was created in 1945 to promote peace and cooperation between countries?


United Nations

300

The haka is performed on different occasions. Give the events seen in class and what is the goal behind. 

- airport with Billie Eilish: to welcome visitors

- rugby games: to show strength and unity.

- wedding: to honour the couple

- parliament: to prove a point

300

Who represents the Crown in NZ? Give the name also

governor-general  Dame Cindy Kiro

300

Choose the correct tense and justify:

Māori artists __________ (create) traditional carvings for centuries, and they still practise this art today.


Answer: have created

Explanation:
The present perfect is used because the action started in the past and continues into the present (“for centuries” + still true today).

300

What percentage of New Zealanders speak Te Reo Maori?

Only 3% speak Te Reo Maori

300

Chemical symbol for silver

Ag

400

What were walfare homes in New Zealand?

Welfare homes were government-run residential instutions for children who were orphaned, neglected, abused, or considered “uncontrollable” (1920s - 1980s). 

Children were supposed to receive care, education and discipline. In practice, many children experienced neglect, harsh discipline, and abuse.

400

Who is the current Prime Minister of NZ?

Christopher Luxon

400

correct this sentence and justify:

Māori communities have developed strong traditions many centuries ago.

Correction: Māori communities developed strong traditions many centuries ago.

Explanation:
“Many centuries ago” is a finished time marker, so we use the simple past.

400
what is the pukana?

For women, pūkana involves opening their eyes wide and jutting out their chin. For men, it means widening their eyes and stretching out their tongue or baring their teeth.

400

Which country has won the most FIFA World Cup tournaments?

Brazil

500

Give 2 differences between the two treaties.


- the term "sovereignty" had no direct Māori equivalent. "Kawanatanga" (from "governor") suggested governance, not full sovereignty, leading to later disputes.

- The Māori version suggests they can sell their land to the Queen IF they want whereas in the English version they can ONLY sell it to the Queen.

500

Why is Poetry day important in NZ?

- Celebrates NZ voices and identity
- Encourages creativity for everyone

- Supports local writers and arts

- Builds community connections

- Keeps language and storytelling traditions alive

500

Rewrite the sentence using the passive voice:

Māori elders teach traditional stories to younger generations.

Traditional stories are taught to younger generations by Māori elders.

500

the people

he tangata

500

Which country was the first in the world to grant women the right to vote?

New Zealand

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