The Polynesian expansion

In which Ocean is the Polynesian Triangle located?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Mediteranean Sea

• Indian Ocean

What are the 3 points of the Polynesian Triangle?

• Hawaii, Easter Island, New Zealand

• New York, Maimi, Los Angeles

• London, Paris, Berlin

• Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide

What did the Polynesians NOT rely on to navigate around the Pacific?

• Stars

• Birds

• Google Maps

• Waves

What type of boat did the Polynesians use for their travels?

• Jet Ski

• Cruise Ship

• Double-hulled Canoe

• Sailing Boat

What is the Maori word for New Zealand?

• Rapa Nui

• Aotearoa

What is the Maori word for Easter Island?

• Rapa Nui

• Aotearoa

What social class was the most important in Maori society?

• The ruling class

• The commoners

• The slaves

What was the hangi pit used for?

• Cooking food

• Doing the washing

• Where they sleep

What type of dance would the Maori perform in battle?

• The Haka

• Ballet

• Hip Hop

Which large, flightless bird was hunted to extinction?

• Emu

• Moa Bird

• Ostrich

• Eagle