2023 Polynesian Expansion Formative

It is accepted that Polynesian settlers travelled from...

• Peru in South America

• Papua New Guinea

• Taiwan and South-East Asia

• Indonesia

The Polynesian Triangle stretches from Hawai'i in the North to Rapa Nui in the East and _______ in the South

• Samoa

• The Cook Islands

• Tonga

• New Zealand

___________ theorised that the Polynesians came from Modern day Peru floating on balsawood rafts. He also tried to prove this by making the journey in 1947.

• Captain Cook

• Andrew Sharp

• Thor Heyerdahl

• Maui

In what order were the islands discovered and settled? 

• Samoa/Tonga --> Cook Islands/Society Islands --> Hawaii --> New Zealand --> Easter Island

• Cook Islands/Society Islands --> Samoa/Tonga --> Hawaii --> New Zealand --> Easter Island

• Hawaii --> New Zealand --> Easter Island --> Samoa/Tonga --> Cook Islands/Society Islands

• Cook Islands/Society Islands --> Hawaii --> New Zealand --> Easter Island --> Samoa/Tonga

What is this type of boat called?

• Raft

• Yacht

• Speed boat

• Double-hulled canoe

How did Polynesian people navigate through the Pacific? Select all that apply.

• They used a compass

• They used the stars

• They used the ocean currents

• They used a computer

Who were the Christian Missionaries and what did they do in Polynesia?

• They were people who believed in traditional Polynesian beliefs and they did nothing.

• They were people who believed in Christianity and they did nothing.

• They were people who believed in traditional Polynesian beliefs and they converted people to Polynesian beliefs.

• They were people who believed in Christianity and they converted Polynesian people to believe the same.

What was/is the name for the person at the top of the social structure in most Polynesian societies?

• Commoner

• Chief

• Spiritual Advisor

• Priest

What was the traditional way of buying/selling things in Polynesian society?

• Trading

• Using currency

• Using Polynesian money

• They never did this

What was the main cause for the environmental crisis on Rapa Nui (Easter Island)?

• Lack of people

• Overpopulation

• Deforestation

• Not enough water