Intermediate Mini Challenge Part 1

These questions are for a people who have a good general knowledge of Maori and cover a wide range of subjects.

A total of 25 questions are asked, each one worth 4 points. The maximum mark you can get is 100%.

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1: What is the Maori Name for Stewart Island?

Motu Mutu
Rakiura
Whaea
Whenua

2: What did Maui use to slow down the sun?

A net
A Weapon
Grandmother's jawbone

3: What is the third stage in a full pohiri?

Karanga
Wero
Kai
Mihi

4: Which pattern in carving represents speed, swiftness and agility?

Unaunahi
Taratara a Kai
Puhoro
Raperape

5: Which is the first month of the Maori New Year?

Kohitatea
Paengawhawha
Pipiri
Hakihea

6: A whare represents ..

A body of an ancestor
A place of shelter
A place of protection
The body of the land

7: Which stone is the odd one out?

Pounamu
Hinuera
Onewa
Hoanga

8: What is the Maori for Brother-in-law of a brother?

Autane
Auwahine
Taokete
Tungane

9: What is the name for the main navigational constellation of stars for Maori?

Southern Cross
Matariki
Te Ara Whenua
Te Ara Whetu

10: What is the distinguishing feature of the Rongowhakaata Head in carving?

Crosses on either side representing the ears
The bell shape
The pointed peak
The large paua eyes

11: What is the full name for the Whangarei Harbour?

Whangareipae
Whangareitu
Whangareinui
Whangarei

12: Who is the mother of Hinenuitepo?

Papatuanuku
Hinetitama
Hineahuone

13: Which kowhaiwhai pattern represents flourishing?

Kaperua
Koiri
Mangopare
Mangotipi

14: Which sharks teeth make good earings?

Paikea
Mako
Maki
Aihe

15: What is the Maori for the Milky Way?

Te Ara Miraka
Te Ara Waiu
Te Ika a Maui
Te Waka a Maui

16: Which weapon is sometimes decorated with live birds?

Taiaha
Tewhatewha
Hoeroa
Pouwhenua

17: What is the name of the front slats on the tukutuku panels that run horizontially?

Kahotarae
Kakaho
Pingao
Kiekie

18: Which instrument can be played 3 different ways for 3 different sounds?

Koauau
Putorino
Pukaea
Nguru

19: Which tree has berries that can be poisonous if not prepared properly?

Pohutukawa
Karaka
Tawa
Miro

20: Which iwi belongs to Takitimu?

Kai Tahu
Waikato
Ngapuhi
Taranaki

21: What is the first stage in a full pohiri?

Karanga
Tangata
Wero
Inoi

22: Who is the captain of the Matawhaorua?

Nukutawhiti
Kupe
Ruanui
Toroa

23: Which tree is the odd one out?

Kauri
Totara
Rimu
Rewarewa

24: What is the Maori Name for Cook Strait?

Whanganui a Tara
Te Moana a Ringawera
Te Moana a Raukawa

25: What is the full name for Rotorua?

Rotorua
Rotoruanui
Rotoruanuiakahu
Rotoruanuiakahumatamamoe

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