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Aotearoa Knowledge 7
BBI Aotearoa Knowledge-a-thon Section 7: English and Māori Literature
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the Māori word for a story or myth? | Pūrākau |
| What is a whakataukī? | A proverb or wise saying |
| hat is a waiata? | Song or chant |
| What is a karakia used for? | Prayer or incantation (for guidance, blessings, etc.) |
| What does “waiata tangi” mean? | Lament or mourning song |
| What is the Māori word for speech or oratory? | Whaikōrero |
| What does “kōrero” mean? | To speak or talk |
| What is whakapapa? | Genealogy or family history |
| What kind of Māori narrative is a pūrākau? | Myth or legend |
| What is a traditional Māori poem called? | Oriori (lullaby or chant, often poetic) |