Wednesday, 11 November 2020
Tuesday, 10 November 2020
Cook Islands Tivaevae - Questions.
Cook Islands Tivaevae:
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Tivaevae:
What does Tivaevae mean?
a) To cook b) to sew or patch
c) To knit d) to laugh
2. What are Tivaevae?
a) Tea Towels b) Pillow Cases
c) Sheets d) Duvets
3. When were Tivaevae bedspreads introduced by French nuns?
a) eighteenth century b) nineteenth century
c) twentieth century d) twenty first century
The Pange
4. What is a pange?
=> A pange is 8 women in a group
5. What is a ta’unga?
a) a type of tivaevae b) an expert
c) cutting materials d) patterns and colours
Making the Tīvaevae
6. Which are not part of the three types of Tīvaevae?
a) tīvaevae manu b) tīvaevae tātaura
c) tīvaevae tā’ōrei d) tivaevae tāmoumou
7. Which best describes what Tivaevae manu?
It uses only four colours and two pieces of material.
It uses only one colour and one piece of material.
It uses only two colours and two pieces of material.
It uses only two colours and three pieces of material.
8. t?
Using glue and paste b) using embroidered
c) having separate pieces pieced together d) using chromebook
8. How is Tīvaevae tātaura formed?
Using glue and paste b) using embroidered
c) having separate pieces pieced together d) using chromebook
Tuesday, 3 November 2020
Tongan Art Forms.
Tongan Art Forms:
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Ta’ovala (mat weaving):
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?
→Ink and their hands
6. Where do the patterns on ngatu come from?
→ The Ngatu are designed with and patterns from nature
Wood and bone carvings:
7. Why is wood carving important to Tongan culture?
→It is so important because they make bowls cups and other important things
8. What are 3 different things that are carved out of bone?
→ Necklaces, Bracelets and Earings
9. Were whale bones hard to find for carving? If so, why?
→Whale bones are hard to find because you can only use whale bones if the whale has been stranded for a long time
10. Name 3 different things that are carved out of wood.
→ Bowls, Cups and Canoes and Paddles
Monday, 2 November 2020
Tongan History.
Tongan History:
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About Tonga:
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) Tāufa’āhau 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?
→Texting them for a photo of them
Wednesday, 28 October 2020
Wednesday, 21 October 2020
Niuean Artists - Questions.
Niuean Artists - Questions
Please read the article on here before answering the questions.
1) Who are the four artists we are learning about today?
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2) What school did John Pule attend in Auckland?
a) Tamaki College
b) Selwyn College
c) Mount Albert Grammar
d) St Kents
3) What does John Pule’s art comprise of?
a) Painting on canvas and barkcloth
b) Drawing on canvas
c) Painting on canvas
d) Painting on barkcloth
4) What art is Foufili Halagigie known for?
a) Hiapo
b) Painting
c) Knitting
d) Lili Fakamanaia (Wall Hangings)
5) Describe the Lili Fakamanaia:
→ The Lili Fakamanaia is a beautiful flower with other designs on the outside
6) In what countries has Cora-Allan Wickliffe’s art been shown?
→ England and Canada
7) What is Cora-Allan Wickliffe known for creating and where are her collections shown in NZ?
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8) Macksoul Art is known for what kind of art?
a) Painting
b) Drawing
c) Hiapo
d) Weaving
Tuesday, 20 October 2020
Niue Art Forms - Questions.
Niue Art Forms - Questions
Please read the article on Niue here before answering the questions.
1) 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:
→ Flax Leaves plastic strips, plastic bread bags, raffia, wool and string
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)Tōtara
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
8) Describe why hihi are prized gifts: because the shells are so small and the necklace made with hihi takes a long time to make. People pierce holes in them
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