Response to Text: All About Tonga

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All about tonga 

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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.”

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Tongatapu Island, a raised ring-shaped island surrounded by coral in the Tongatapu Group, is the largest and most densely populated island in Tonga. The highest point in Tonga is on Kao Island in the Haʿapai Group, and sits at a height of 1,033 metres. The weather in Tonga during the summer is 27 °C and during the winter is between 16 - 21 °C. It can be quite humid throughout the year. There are 105,695 people that live in Tonga, but there are thousands of Tongan that live in other parts of the world. Tongan is the official language, taught to them in primary school, as well as English, which is usually studied as a second language.

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.

The concept of 'anga fakatonga' the 'tongan way or 'Tongan custom is an important part of the Tongan identity and encompasses all Tongan values, practices, beliefs and behaviours. In the Tongan way, one's connections to the Christian church and one's family are of utmost importance.

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

→Faka'apa'apa Aki mutual respect, Feveitokai'aki(sharing, cooperating and fulfilment of mutual obligations