🎬 Part 1: Understanding Māori Cultural Concepts

1. Match each Māori concept with its correct definition:

1. Marae

2. Whakapapa

3. Reo Māori

4. Tikanga

A. Genealogy connecting people to ancestors and land

B. Central place for community gathering and cultural practice

C. Customs and protocols guiding behaviour

D. Māori language as a cultural cornerstone

2. Which of these concepts are most important in Dead Ahead? (Check all that apply)

Connection to ancestors

Small town community relationships

Spiritual world influences

Māori cultural identity

Urban city life

👥 Part 2: Character Analysis

3. Choose one main character from Dead Ahead. Describe their connection to their ancestors or Māori culture:

Character name: ___________________

4. How does the small town setting affect this character's life and choices?

5. What role do ancestors and the spiritual world play in your character's decisions? Give specific examples from the film:

🌟 Part 3: Cultural Representation

6. How is Māori culture represented in Dead Ahead? Circle the correct answer:

Only through language (reo Māori)

Through rituals, language, and spiritual connections

Only through traditional clothing

It is not represented in the film

7. Fill in the blanks about the film's cultural elements:

The film Dead Ahead shows how _____________ (Māori concept) connects characters to their land and identity. The spiritual world influences characters by ___________________. This makes the story uniquely _____________ because it includes te ao Māori perspectives.

8. Why is it important for New Zealand stories to include te ao Māori perspectives?

🎭 Part 4: Critical Analysis

9. Which statement best describes how characters interact with their environment in Dead Ahead?

Characters ignore their cultural heritage

Characters struggle to balance modern life with traditional values

Characters only focus on leaving their small town

Characters have no connection to their ancestors

10. Draw a diagram showing how one character connects to their whakapapa (genealogy). Include ancestors, land, and cultural practices:

11. Reflection: Explain how a character's connection to their ancestors influences their identity or choices in Dead Ahead. Use evidence from the film: