4 Facts: Inside Out

 

4 Facts: Famous Māori

 

4 Facts: Carving and Kapa haka

 

4 Facts: Treaty of Waitangi

 

Response to Text: Tongan Arts

 Tongan Arts

Highlight the correct answer or write the appropriate response.

1. Which of the following is not a method of exploring Music in Tonga?

a) Choir b) Song

c) Siren Jams d) Instruments

2. Why might other Pasifika cultures enjoy Tongan music?

→ Some famous Tongan singers that you might know include Three Houses Down (Charlie, Sione and Rob Pome’e), General Fiyah, Konecs, Jay Black, Sione Toki, Fejoint, siren jams and many more.

3. Name 5 different Tongan Artists.

→ Sione and Rob Pome’e), General Fiyah, Konecs, Jay Black

4. True or False: “Expressing stories of Tongan history and legends, the Lakalaka is performed by only men.”

a) True b) False

5. Which of these is a type of Dance in Tonga?

a) Me’etu’upaki b) Soke

c) Tau’olunga d) All of the above and more

6. What is the outcome of wood and/or bone carving? 

a) making bowls and head rests b) pieces of bark beaten with a mallet

c) make jewellery d) bedding and clothing 

7. In your own words, explain what a Ngatu Tonga is.

→It is made from the inner bark of Hiapo (paper mulberry tree).

Response to Text: Sports in Tonga

Response to text:

Sports in Tonga

Information sourced from Topend Sports and Oceania Olympic Committee.

1. Who is the current captain for the ‘Ikale Tahi team?

a) Siale Piutau b) Jason Taumalolo

c) Konrad Hurrell d) Sio Siua Taukeiaho

2. What is the name of the dance that is performed before every Rugby game?

a) Haka b) Siva Tau

c) War Dance d) ‘Sipi tau

3. Explain why NRL (Rugby League) players with Tongan heritage are now choosing to play for Tonga instead of Australia, New Zealand or England.

→  because they want to stand  out.and they want to represent their own country.

4. True or False: “The Mate Ma’a Tonga Rugby League Team is the fifth ranked team in the world.”

a) True b) False

5. What event did Tongan flag-bearer Pita Taufatofua compete in?

a) Sevens b) Taekwondo

c) Swimming d) 100m Sprints

6. What is the name of the only Tongan Sports Person that has won an Olympic Medal? 

→  Paea Wolfgramm

 

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5 Facts: Tongan Sports Academy

 

5 Facts: Royal Family of Tonga

 

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