Chatham Islands - Reading Comprehension Quiz

Question 1

Which direction would you travel from the South Island to reach the Chatham Islands?

Accepted Answer

East

Question 2

Why were the waka were compared to modern military landing craft?

Accepted Answer

Because they were rectangular with a steep bow.

Question 3

What were the causes for the downfall of the Moriori in the Chatham Islands?

Accepted Answer

Nunuku's Law, Deaths from European diseases, Lack of Seals

Question 4

What part of the boat is the hull?

Accepted Answer

The bottom

Question 5

In the 1960's what sea animal had 20 000 tonnes exported from the Chatham Islands?

Accepted Answer

Crayfish

Question 6

How did the sealers in the Chathams cause problems for the Moriori?

Accepted Answer

Moriori used seals for clothing., Moriori used seals for mea

Question 7

What is the first ethnic group to move to & still live on the Chatham Islands?

Accepted Answer

Moriori

Question 8

What was the significance of the first Sunderland Flying Boat to visit the Chatham Islands?

Accepted Answer

Started regular Air Services.

Question 9

Which set of islands did the Wheteina people come from?

Accepted Answer

Hawaiki

Question 10

What is meant by the phrase "hugging the fireside" in this story?

Accepted Answer

Someone who is very close to a fire.

Question 11

What word means "something heavy that makes a boat stable"?

Accepted Answer

Ballast

Question 12

Why was Tame Horomona Rehe (Tommy Solomon) known for?

Accepted Answer

It was during the war.

Question 13

What was the purpose of the inflated kelp that was used in the waka?

Accepted Answer

Helped the boat float.

Question 14

How much money did the Government give Moriori to save their culture?

Accepted Answer

$6 million

Question 15

What made the waka korari and waka pahi so special?

Accepted Answer

Simple yet clever design., Waves would wash straight through.

Question 16

What is the name of the smaller island off the bottom of the Main Chatham Island?

Accepted Answer

Pitt Island

Question 17

What is another name for the Chatham Islands?

Accepted Answer

Rehoku

Question 18

What object did Europeans think Moriori waka looked like?

Accepted Answer

Wheelbarrow

Question 19

What does the phrase 'driven from their land' mean in these stories?

Accepted Answer

Being forced to leave your land.

Question 20

What is the name of the main township in the Chatham Islands?

Accepted Answer

Waitangi

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