Polynesian expansion

An artistic representation of Polynesian double-hulled canoes navigating the vast Pacific Ocean, surrounded by various islands and cultural symbols significant to Polynesian heritage.

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Test your knowledge on the fascinating history of Polynesian expansion across the Pacific Ocean! This quiz will challenge you with questions about the early settlers, their ships, and unique cultures.

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10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by SailingWave202

Polynesians expanded across the Pacific Ocean.

True

False

First Polynesian settlements are now called Samoa.

True

False

3. Polynesian Expansion took place millions of years ago.

True

False

Double Hulled Canoes are still used by Polynesians to this day.

True

False

Multiple Distinct Cultures exist within Polynesia

True

False

Which of these islands were settled first?

Hawai’i

Rapa Nui

Aotearoa

Melanesia

One theory centred around Polynesia’s Origins stated they were part of a Taiwanese migration wave, what was it called?

Express Train Hypothesis

Slow Boat Hypothesis

South American Hypothesis

Austronesian Hypothesis

Which development in Polynesia allowed them to settle more islands?

Double-Hulled Canoe

Multiple Cultures

Canon

Tattooing

What Polynesian settlement suffered from environmental problems (700 CE)?

Hawai’i

Rapa Nui

Aotearoa

Melanesia

What language family are the Polynesians a part of?

Afroasiatic

Austronesian

Indo-European

Niger-Congo

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