Tuesday: Response to Text.

 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 .

10. Name 3 different things that are carved out of wood.         →Today, wood carvings such as masks, clubs, animal figurines, and kava bowls are sold as Tongan handicrafts.