4 Facts Tongan History and Art

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Samoan art Questions

 Samoan Art - Questions

1) Today we are learning about art from:

a) Samoan b) Tongan

c) Fijian d) Niuean

2) What is the name of the big upside down triangle that represents extended family on a tatau?

a) Pula tama b) Pula tele

c) Va’a d) Asofa’aifo

3) How many traditional patterns can be found on siapo?

a) 20 b) 12

c) 13 c) 5

4) What is a difference between Siapo ‘Elei and Siapo mamanu? 

→ Unlike siapo 'Elei, siapo mamanu is hand painted. 

5) What 2 names can be given to the lines that come out from the va’a on a tatau?

→ Pe’a or Malofie

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Research Wednesday W3

Talofa lava (Hello) Viewers,

Today for reading we had to find different kinds of items you need for making things like Siapo and Ie Toga in Samoa like you need a lipstick tree, turmeric and other things to make siapo.

Hope you like Research task.

Please leave a positive comment.

Samoan Art Form Questions

 Samoan Art Forms Questions

1) Today we are learning about art forms from:

a) Samoan b) Tongan

c) Fijian d) Niuean

2) What are the three art forms you learned about in the text?

a) Tatau b) Painting

c) Siapo d) Ie Toga

3) How many islands make up Samoa in total?

a) 2 b) 8

c) 7 c) 3

i) What is the capital city of Samoa?

→ Apia

4) Where does a male tatau (Pe’a / Malofie) start from?

a) The upper thigh b) The shoulders

c) The torso d) The ankles

5) What is the name of the tree which ink was collected from for tatau?

→Candlenut tree

6) Why do you have to be careful of the ink?

→  The seeds were toxic.

7) From what tree is the material for siapo made? 

a) Candlewood b) Mulberry

c) Blood tree d) Lipstick Tree

8) Describe what an ie Toga is:

→The Ie Toga are mats which are seen as treasures. They can be given as gifts for ceremonies such as weddings and funerals.

4 Facts Samoan Art Forms