Polynesia

The nothernmost point in Polynesia is

• Hawaii
• New Zealand
• Australia
• Easter Island

What is a primary source?

• Something created at the time of an event

• Something created after an event

• Something made before 1400

• Something made by museums

People spread into Polynesia mainly from

• The USA
• Australia
• South East Asia
• Europe

Why is Rapa nui known as Easter Island?

Name 3 Wayfinding Techniques

Why did the polynesian Population go extinct

• Enslavement

• Deforestation

• disease

• Shortage of food

• Climate change (The polynesians were not accustomed to the new climates)

Yam is a

There is not enough evidence to give a definite answer to the question of why the first settlers came to New Zealand. However some theories are:

• • a planned short voyage of exploration was blown off course

• • an escape from war or disease

• • a search for land and resources because of island overpopulation

• • a spirit of adventure developed through sophisticated skills of navigation.

• Deforestation ruining the food supply. Causing a shortage

When was the settlement of NewZealnd

• 1000 years ago

• 2000 years ago

• 1500 years ago

• 2500 years ago

When were polynesian Islands settled in

• more than 3000 years ago

• less than 2000 years ago

• more than 5000 years ago

• less than 1000 years ago