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Study of a Cultural Group - Fiji

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                                  FIJI                      

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Geography What is the capital city of Fiji? How many islands make up Fiji? What is the maximum temperature forecast for Suva today? What is the main crop grown on Fiji? What are Fiji's two main islands called?

History

Who was the first European to see Fiji and when did he see it?

Why didn't the first European land on Fiji?

What disease killed over 40 000 people in 1875?

On May 14th, 1879, the first ship arrived carrying slaves (indentured labour). Where were the slaves from? 

Culture What are the 2 main groups of people on Fiji? What does Bula mean? Kava or yaqona is made from the root of a plant. What would you do with it? Masi is a cloth made in Fiji using the bark of what plant? Who is Dakuwaqa?

Good Manners (you'll find all the answers to these questions at Fijian Village Etiquette)

When you visit a Fijian village you should not wear a hat. Why?

You should carry a sulu to cover your swimmers. What is a sulu?

It is an insult to touch what part of a Fijian's body?

If you enter a village hut what should you remove?

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