Matariki Questions (W10, T2)

MATARIKI, MAORI NEW YEAR - Questions

1. How did Papatuanuku, and Ranginui become separated?

            The great gods separated them because they did not like the way they were living.

2. Where does the name Matariki come from?

The mother of the 6 stars which makes 7 stars\ Matariki is a maori word meaning pleaide’s cluster/Eyes of God

3. What time of the year does Matariki happen?

Mid winter

4. What part of the sky does Matariki appear in?

Eastern sky rewords northeast

5. What does the article say Matariki is time for?

This is a time for coming together with family to think about the past year, plan for the future, and to take action. 

6. What do these Te Reo Maori words mean?

WORD	DEFINITION
whānau	Family
tupuna	Grandparent
rongoā	Medicine
waiata	Song
mokopuna	Grandchildren

7. Name each of the seven stars that make up the Matariki star cluster.

Matariki, Tupu a nuku, Tupu a rangi, waiti, waita, waipuna rani, Ururangi e 

8. Which of these stars best represents the role you play in your whānau? 

Explain why in a PEEL Paragraph.

I am the oldest like Tupu a nuku she spends her time with Papatūānuku tending to the different growing plants. She pays special attention to making sure they have everything they need to grow big and strong so they can produce food medicine and clothing materials.