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Hongi and Hineahuone Pūrākau
Part 1: Understanding the Pūrākau
1. Who created the first human form, Hineahuone?
Ranginui
Tāne
Papatūānuku
Tangaroa
2. What does "tihei mauriora" mean?
The breath of life
The sneeze of life
The song of life
The dance of life
3. Where was Hineahuone created?
4. What was Hineahuone made from?
Part 2: Te Reo Māori Vocabulary
5. Match the Māori words with their English meanings:
1. Hongi
2. Hā
3. Whenua
4. Atua
5. Aroha
A. Breath
B. Traditional greeting
C. Love/respect
D. Land/earth
E. Gods/spirits
6. Fill in the blanks with the correct Māori words:
The __________ is a traditional Māori greeting where people share __________ (breath). This connects us to the __________ (gods) and to the __________ (land).
Part 3: The Hongi Practice
7. What are the correct steps for performing a hongi? (Check all that apply)
Approach with aroha (respect)
Shake hands firmly
Foreheads gently touch
Noses gently press together
Take a moment to share breath
Say "goodbye" loudly
8. Why is the hongi important in Māori culture? Write 2-3 sentences.
Part 4: Creative Connection
9. Draw a picture showing the connection between people, whenua (land), and atua (gods) from the pūrākau:
10. Write or draw how the hongi connects people to each other and to their ancestors:
Part 5: Reflection
11. How does the story of Hineahuone help us understand our responsibility to care for the environment?
12. What does sharing breath in the hongi symbolise?
Sharing life and connection
Saying hello politely
Showing you are healthy
Following school rules
13. Write one thing you learned about Māori culture from this pūrākau:
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