Friday, 10 September 2021
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?
→ Because it is a very catchy tune and it might be very similar to their own pasifika music.
3. Name 5 different Tongan Artists.
→ General Fiyah, Sione Toki, Fejoint, Jay Black, Konecs.
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.
→ Ngatu is a traditional cloth made from the bark of the mulberry tree. It has been the treasure of our
ancestors and today it is still one of our prestige, traditional and cultural wealth. Ngatu is used in
gift-giving and other traditional rituals.
Thursday, 9 September 2021
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 it represents their 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 Wolfgram
7. If you had the opportunity to meet ANY Tongan Sports Player, who would it be and why?
→ Jason Taumalolo
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