Anglia project; New Zealand (1 of 3) - An introduction to

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New Zealand!

Kia Ora! Welcome to the beautiful country of New Zealand!

New Zealand is a country of many landscapes, wildlife, people and has a deep traditional culture.

During the following three lessons we will explore all of the above, so bring your jandals and togs and let's get crackin'!

What is the capital of New Zealand?

1. Sydney
2. New York
3. Auckland
4. Singapore

Which movie is New Zealand known for....?

1. The Lord of the Rings
2. Crocodile Dundee
3. Jaws
4. Back to the Future

Who was the first European to arrive in New Zealand?

1. Abel Tasman
2. Willem-Alexander
3. Charles the third
4. Christopher Columbus

People from New Zealand have a nickname for themselves, what is it?

1. Melons
2. Pineapples
3. Grapes
4. Kiwi

What are the natives of New Zealand called?

1. Aborigenes
2. Maori
3. Native Americans
4. Masai

The ' ta moko' is a significant expression of Maori culture, what is it you think?

1. Songs
2. Food
3. Tattoos

01:04

Ta moko tells you something if you know how to read it. Can you tell what it is?

1. it tells you where one comes from
2. it tells you the status of a person
3. it tells you what they have done in their life

02:41

How can he tell this was an old man?

1. the mask smells of an old man
2. the mask has a big nose
3. the mask has a lot of carvings

The 'haka' can be used for....?

1. preparing warriors mentally before going into war.
2. when two parties meet
3. welcoming strangers
4. ceremonial circumstances such as weddings or funerals

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New Zealand is known for its nature but also for its extreme activitities such as sky diving or bungee jumping. New Zealand is said being the first country to popularize bungee jumping.

Next time we will explore all of the things to do in New Zealand!