Geography
Tahiti is halfway between what two locations?
California and Australia
They used the constellations to divide the sky into how many parts?
4! (Ho'olua, Ko'olau, Kona, and Malanai)
What is the Tahitian Goddess of fire's name?
Pele
What is "hello!" in Tahitian
"Ia ora na" or "'Ei!"
What color is rehu?
gray
What is another island that is part of the Polynesian Islands?
Bora Bora
What did the Polynesian wayfinders use to find their way on the Ocean?
The Sun, moon, stars, clouds, and even the ocean.
What valuable gem is found in the waters of Tahiti?
Pearls
What is "bye!" in Tahitian
Nana or parahi!
Nana is most commonly used!
What number is 'ahuru?
10
What ocean is Tahiti located in?
The Pacific Ocean
What type of ships did Tahitians use for travel?
Double Hulled Canoes Wa'a Kaulua
What can the people of Tahiti do every day because the water is warm?
Surf
How do you ask "Who are you?"
"'O vai 'oe?"
What color is Puatou
orange
What is the Tahitian capital city?
Papeete
What was the star compass?
A mental map of the stars locations. (Not a real compass)
Fire is used in what Tahitian practice?
Fire dancing
How do you say "I am _(your name here)__"
"'O __(your name here)"
How do you say pink in Tahitian?
Tārona
The wayfinders created a nation that was how many square miles?
6 million square miles
What hand action song is about the wayfinders?
The Hoe Ana
Who wears grass skirts in Tahiti?
A: Boys
B: Girls
C: Everybody
C: Everybody wears grass skirts!
What does "No hea mai 'oe?" mean?
Where are you from?
Count to 4 in Tahitian
ho'e (1)
piti (2)
toru (3)
maha (4)