Tuesday, 7 September 2021

prodeus Response to Text: Landmarks in Tonga

 Response to text: 

Landmarks in Tonga

Highlight the correct answer or write down the appropriate response.


1. What is the Trilithon in Tonga known as?


a) Ha'amonga ‘A Maui b) The Burden of Maui

c) Stonehenge of the Pacific d) All of the above


2. Who is the monument in honour of?


a) King Tupou VI and his sons b) Queen Salote and her sons

c) King Tu’itātui and his sons d) Maui and his sons


3. Explain in your own words why the Cave in Eua is called ‘Ana ‘Ahu - the Smoking Cave. 


I think that the cave is called that because it's dark cool and cloudy and it has a really big waterfall that falls into it that makes it look like its smoking.



4. True or False:”The Royal Palace has many visitors throughout the year, however they can only look at it from the water.”


a) True b) False


5. The blowholes in Tongatapu shoots waves up to what distance?


a) 40m b) 30m

c) 20m d) It doesn’t shoot blowholes


6. Ha’apai is made up of around 60 uninhabited islands. Explain why many people wouldn’t live on these islands?


→I think people might be afraid of living on a volcano.


7. Explain what the difference is between natural and man-made landmarks.


→Natural landmarks are caused by nature like the wind or water or even volcanoes. But man-made landmarks can use nature but they are built by men or women. 


prodeus Research Task: Tongan Landmarks

 

prodeus 5 Facts: Royal Family of Tonga

 

Monday, 6 September 2021

Research Task: All About Tonga

 

prodeus Word Work of the Day

 

prodeus Response to Text: All About Tonga

 Response to text:

All about tonga 

Highlight the correct answer or write down the appropriate response.


1. What ocean is the Kingdom of Tonga located in?


a) Atlantic Ocean b) Indian Ocean

c) Pacific Ocean d) Arctic Ocean


2. Which of the following is NOT a main island group in Tonga?


a) Ha’apai b) Niuatoputapu

c) Vava’u d) Tongatapu


3. Explain this statement in your own words. “This is the only island in the Pacific Nations that is still a monarchy.”


→they want to have a king or queen 


4. True or False: The highest point in Tonga is on Kai Island in the Vava’u Group, and sits at a height of 1,033 metres.


a) True b) False


5. Which of the following is NOT a main island group in Tonga?


a) Ha’apai b) Niuatoputapu

c) Vava’u d) Tongatapu


6. Anga Fakatonga is the Tongan way of life. Name the four values and explain what they represent.


  • Fefaka'apa'apa'aki (mutual respect)

  • Feveitokai'aki (sharing, cooperating and fulfilment of mutual obligations),

  • Lototoo (humility and generosity)

  • Tauhi vaha'a (loyalty and commitment)



7. Family is said to be the centre of the four Tongan core values. Explain what this means.

It most important


Family is the central unit of Tongan Life. Elders are respected the most and everybody helps and supports each other. 


5 Facts: Kingdom of Tonga