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Kupe's Arrival to Aotearoa

Kupe's Arrival to Aotearoa

Kupe's waka sailing to Aotearoa

🌊 Part 1: Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of Kupe's waka (canoe)?

Mata-aho-rua

Mata-whaorua

Te Arawa

Tainui

2. According to Māori tradition, Kupe came from which place?

Samoa

Hawaiki

Fiji

Tahiti

3. What creature was Kupe originally pursuing when he discovered Aotearoa?

A giant whale

A giant octopus (Te Wheke-a-Muturangi)

A giant shark

A giant turtle

4. What did Kupe's wife Hine-te-aparangi first see when they approached Aotearoa?

Mountains

A long white cloud

Birds

Trees

📝 Part 2: Fill in the Blanks

5. Complete the following sentences about Kupe's journey:

Kupe is considered the first _____________ to discover Aotearoa New Zealand. He sailed across the _____________ Ocean in his waka called _____________. When his wife saw the land, she called out "He ao! He ao!" which means "_____________". This is why Aotearoa is sometimes called "Land of the _____________".

6. Fill in the missing words:

Kupe explored many parts of the _____________ Island, including _____________ Harbour and the _____________ Strait. Before returning to Hawaiki, he left _____________ to help future navigators find their way to this new land.

✅ Part 3: True or False

7. Tick the box if the statement is TRUE, leave blank if FALSE:

Kupe was the first Polynesian navigator to reach Aotearoa

Kupe decided to stay permanently in Aotearoa

The giant octopus Kupe was chasing belonged to his neighbour Hoturapa

Kupe's journey happened around 1000 years ago

Kupe gave directions back to Hawaiki so others could follow

Wellington Harbour was one of the places Kupe explored

🗺️ Part 4: Short Answer Questions

8. Explain why Kupe's discovery of Aotearoa was significant for Polynesian people:
9. Describe three challenges Kupe and his crew might have faced during their ocean voyage:
10. What navigation methods do you think Kupe used to find his way across the Pacific Ocean?

🎨 Part 5: Creative Activity

11. Draw Kupe's waka sailing towards Aotearoa. Include the ocean, clouds, and any crew members:
12. In your own words, write a short paragraph (4-5 sentences) explaining why Kupe is an important figure in New Zealand history:

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