Ted-ed: Polynesian wayfinders

What word is most similar to 'Wayfinder'?

• Route

• Compass

• Canoe

• Navigator

Wayfinders used many things to help navigate. What didn't they use?

• The Moon

• Compass

• Clouds

• Stars

When did the Polynesians start exploring the nearby islands?

• 1500 B.C.

• 15 B.C.

• 2015

• 1500

The were three main factors of a successful voyage. Which one ISN'T a reason?

• Well built canoes

• Skill of the navigators

• Rival tribes and pirates

• The weather

Which kind of person isn't mentioned in the Polynesian community?

• Hula dancers

• Priests

• Canoe builders

• Fishermen

The Polynesians couldn't see the North star because they are ________ of the equator.

• north

• east

• south

• west

They could find south using...

• a star constellation called 'Newe'.

• their canoes

• the swell of the ocean

• the reflection of the clouds

They could find land by looking at the...

• sun

• clouds

• stars

• waves

They found clues in the air and sea to show they were close to land:

• birds, clouds and fish

• birds, fish and plants

• clouds, fish and mountains

• clouds, fish and plants

In 2017, a canoe completed a worldwide voyage...

• ... to prove the world is round.

• ... but added a motor and GPS.

• ...in the fastest time.

• ...using the same traditional techniques.