This is a picture of me with my art I did this term. We studied 5 different cultures, and learned 5 different patterns. We started with Maori, then Niue, Samoa, Tonga and Cook Islands. My favourite was the Cook Island because it was fun to create the patterns.
We displayed them in the classroom as an art gallery, and the whole school came to see.
I hope you like them.
Malo lelei my name is Jeyda Motuliki and I am half tongan and samoan and I’m 10 years old and I’m a sister to 2 and one day a sister to 3 and my Mum’s name is Carissa and my Dad’s Kimo and my two sister emilee she is 5 and kacey she is 1 years old.Here is Why I want to be an Ambassador is because Love to greet new people and show what a lovely school my Mum and Dad have chosen for me. Thank-you for looking at my application, I hope you choose me.
What is a staff god?
Name for our kitchen b) a stick in form of a god
c) Movie on netflix d) a religion
2. What material is the staff god made from?
a) ice b) wood
c) diamonds d) iron
3. What does elaborate mean?
a) intricate b) tiny
c) disgusting d) detailed
4. How did the European missionaries view staff gods?
a) secular b) American idol
c) idols d) demonic
5. How long is the surviving staff god ?
6 metres b) 2 metres
c) one third of the length d) 19 metres
7. Which best describes this staff god?
Smooth green eyes with stylised head, mouth, ears; a curved back with notches on the ear side
Smooth eyes with stylised ears; a curved ankle with notches on the shoulder sides
Smooth head with stylised ankles, mouth, noese; a curved neck with notches on the back sides
Smooth head with stylised eyes, mouth, ears; a curved neck with notches on the back sides
8. How did William Ellis describe the staff gods?
=>divine retribution, the new religion would have presented opportunities of no ... The LMS missionary William Ellis did not mince his words about Polynesia: ... called staff gods (Hooper 2006:222-24).
9. When was Christianity introduced to Cook Islands?
2020 b) 19th Century
1. Which of the following is not a way that mat weaving is used for?
a) bedding b) weddings
c) shoe holder d) flooring
2. What do mats signify?
a) love b) respect
c) health d) social status
3. What is the tongan word for ‘mat weaving’?
a) kiekie b) ta’ovala
c) ngatu d) kava
Ngatu Tonga (tapa cloth):
4. From what tree is the bark used to make tapa from?
a) Paper Mulberry b) Wood Blueberry
c) Bone Strawberry d) Card Raspberry
5. The women design the tapa using what?
→Tapa cloth (or simply tapa) is a barkcloth made in the islands of the Pacific Ocean, primarily in ... There are a handful of standard kupesi designs,
6. Where do the patterns on ngatu come from?
→More recently, Tongans have created modern patterns that take from outside influences; these include 'Ikale, Laione, Sila 'o Tonga, Hala Paini, Sisi Papa'i Fa, Fakalala 'o Lupepau'u,
Wood and bone carvings:
7. Why is wood carving important to Tongan culture?
→Historically, wood and bone carving were an important part of the Tongan culture. Men carved wood making bowls, head rests,
8. What are 3 different things that are carved out of bone?
→Traditionally carving with wood and bone is an important part of the Tongan culture. Men carved from wood, making bowls, head rests, log drums (used for calling people to events such as church or a feast),
9. Were whale bones hard to find for carving? If so, why?
→If you do find an actual whale bone carving, the legality of carrying it into another country depends on where you are going; you'll need to research that country's .
1. How many islands are said to be on Tonga?
a) 168 b) 169
c) 170 d) 171
2. Which of the following are not a group that Tonga was split into?
a) Vava’u b) Nuku’alofa
c) Ha’apai d) Tongatapu
3. What 2 languages are spoken in Tonga?
a) Tongan & English b) Tongan & Samoan
c) Tongan & German d) Tongan & Polynesian
Tongan History:
4. Where did the Polynesians settle 3000 years ago?
a) Nuku’alofa b) Ha’apai
c) Vava’u d) Tongatapu
5. Who brought the Tongans together to become one?
a) Queen Elizabeth b) King George V
c) TÄufa’Ähau d) PM Pohiva
6. True or False: Tonga is the only country in the pacific to not give up their own government?
a) True b) False
Mat Weaving:
7. What is used to weave the mats?
a) Modern technology b) Old Technology
c) Hands d) Broken down cars
8. What are mats worn around the waist called?
a) lavalava b) ta’ovala
c) ie d) mat
9. True or false: Woven mats passed down through generations symbolizes pride?
a) True b) False
10. How can you identify where people are from in Tonga?
→how they talk.
1) Today we are learning about art from:
a) Samoan b) Tongan
c) Fijian d) Niuean
2) What is the name of the big upside down triangle that represents extended family on a tatau?
a) Pula tama b) Pula tele
c) Va’a d) Asofa’aifo
3) How many traditional patterns can be found on siapo?
a) 20 b) 12
c) 13 c) 5
i) What is fa’a sigago?
→ Male Pandanus Bloom. When the pandanus blooms, the flower hangs down and the narrow petals end in a cluster of sharp points.
4) Which animal/insect is not represented in one of the traditional patterns found on siapo?
a) Crab b) Fish
c) Spider d) All of these1) What are the two popular weaving techniques?
a) Lalaga and Hiapo b) Lalaga and Tia
c) Lalaga and Carving d) Tia and Hiapo
2) What materials do Niueans use in New Zealand to weave?
a) Seaweed b) Branches
c) Harakeke d) Leaves
3) Who participates in weaving?
a) Mostly women and some men b) Just women
c) Just men c) Children
i) Describe some of the traditional materials used:
→ traditional vaka building but a handful of master carers still create new ones to order
4) What is the name of the canoes that are carved in Niue?
a) Waka b) Vaka
c) Dinghies d) Boats
5) What New Zealand tree is used for carving?
a) Kauri b) Pohutukawa
c) Miro d)TÅtara
6) What does hiapo mean in Niuean?
a) Barkcloth or Tapa b) Mat or Tapa
c) Dress or Mat d) Barkcloth or Blanket
7) What are hihi beads?
a) Little blue land snail shells b) Little yellow land snail shells
c) Little pink land snail shells d) Little green land snail shells
