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Te Reo Rangatira Introduction
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Te Reo Rangatira Introduction
📚 Part 1: Understanding Te Reo Rangatira
1. What does "Te Reo Rangatira" mean?
The common language
The chieftainly or noble language
The ancient language
The written language
2. Complete this whakataukī: "Ko te reo te mauri o te mana _______"
Translation: "Language is the life force of Māori _______"
3. Which of these best describes why Te Reo Rangatira is considered a taonga? (Choose all that apply)
It connects Māori to their ancestors
It carries cultural knowledge and worldviews
It is a treasured gift from tipuna (ancestors)
It shapes identity and mana
4. What does "taonga tuku iho" mean?
A new treasure
A treasured gift handed down from ancestors
A valuable object
A sacred place
✏️ Part 2: Reflection and Connection
5. Explain how language connects people to their whenua (land) and cultural identity.
6. Why is it important to preserve and revitalise Te Reo Rangatira in modern Aotearoa New Zealand?
7. What role can you play in showing respect for Te Reo Rangatira as a cultural treasure?
🌟 Extension Activity: Personal Mihi Reflection
8. Create a short personal reflection about what Te Reo Rangatira means to you and its significance. You may write in English or attempt some te reo Māori phrases if you feel confident.
Bonus Challenge: Research one whakataukī about language or identity and explain its meaning and relevance today.
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