Question 1
Which native timber is traditionally preferred by tohunga whakairo for large structural carvings in a wharenui due to its straight grain and durability?
Correct Answer:
Tōtara
Question 2
Where is the tekoteko figure positioned on a traditional wharenui (meeting house)?
Correct Answer:
At the apex of the front gable above the koruru
Question 3
What traditional adze tool was used by tohunga whakairo to fell trees and dress timber surfaces?
Correct Answer:
Toki
Question 4
What is the cultural function and placement of the pare in Māori visual architecture?
Correct Answer:
It is the carved lintel above a door frame, serving as a boundary between tapu and noa.
Question 5
How does a carver distinguish the practical application of a whao from that of a toki?
Correct Answer:
A whao is a handheld or mallet-struck chisel for detail, whereas a toki is an adze swung to shape mass.
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Prepare with the NCEA L1 Toi Ataata Practice Questions - NCEA Level 1 Toi Ataata - New Zealand Exam practice quiz. This question bank includes 100 questions covering traditional, whaiwhai, pattern, tukutuku, and whakairo. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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