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Moana Cultural References and Polynesian Mythology Quiz!

Are you a Moana expert? Take this fun quiz to test your knowledge of Polynesian culture and mythology!

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Beano Quiz Team • Updated December 5th 2024

Ready to sail through a new wave of trivia about the cultural and mythological roots of Moana? This quiz is a deep dive into Polynesian legends and traditions that inspired the film’s colourful world. Let’s see if you can reach the island of victory on a boat made of knowledge, perhaps.

1/10 A globe with sticky notes with many ways of saying hello around the world

What does the word 'Moana' mean in many Polynesian languages?

2/10 A coconut in the sea

Which of these parts of Moana is inspired by Polynesian legends?

3/10 Beano Moana and crab

What is the traditional Polynesian navigation skill used by Moana’s ancestors?

4/10 Beano Maui and Beano Hei Hei

In Polynesian mythology, what is Maui most famous for?

5/10 A traditional lei greeting

Which Polynesian practice is reflected in Moana’s journey beyond the reef?

6/10 Heart of Te Fiti

What does the heart of Te Fiti symbolise in Polynesian culture?

7/10 A person thinking on a tropical island

Which Polynesian god is often associated with the ocean and sea creatures?

8/10 A tattoo machine and blue splats

What do tattoos mean in Polynesian culture?

9/10 A crab among seaweed

What's the name of the Polynesian underworld which similar to Lalotai in Moana?

10/10 Beano Maui and Beano Moana on an island

What lesson does Maui learn throughout the movie that reflects Polynesian values?

Result: Oh no

Oh no! It's time to set sail again and learn more about this incredible story and its origins!

Result: Good try

Good try! You’ve caught some waves but missed a few key details. Why not have another go?

Result: Great work

Great work! Your knowledge is impressive—almost ready to captain your own wa'a kaulua!

Result: Wow

Wow! You’re a master navigator of Moana’s world and Polynesian mythology!