Polynesians and their Islands

Where are the people of the Cook Islands spread across?

• Six southern volcanic islands and nine northern coral atolls

• Savai’i, Manono, Apolima, Upolu, Tutuila and the Manu’s groups

• New Zealand and Hawaii

• Ta’u, Ofu and Olosega

Which country makes up the majority of the land area in the Polynesian Triangle?

• New Zealand

• Hawaii

• The Cook Islands

• Samoa

Where can some Polynesians be found settled on a single raised coral atoll with surrounding steep cliffs?

• Niue

• Savai’i, Manono, Apolima, Upolu, Tutuila and the Manu’s groups

• Ta’u, Ofu and Olosega

What percentage of the land area in the Polynesian Triangle is made up by New Zealand and Hawaii?

• 87%

• 8%

• 5%

• 95%

What is the name of the region where the Polynesian Triangle is located?

• Polynesia

• Maori

• Southern Ocean

What techniques did the Maori develop to use the resources of their new homeland?

• Farming techniques

• Space Exploration

• Maritime, hunting, and agricultural techniques

• Mining

What did the Maori quickly learn to build in their new environment?

• Cold-climate housing

• Underwater cities

• Igloos

• Treehouses

What did the Maori create to help them survive in the colder climate?

• Electric heating

• Igloos

• Warm clothing

• Ice sculptures

A ring shaped reef, island, or chain of islands formed of coral is called

Which three locations form the Polynesian Triangle?

• Hawaii, Easter Island, New Zealand

• Cook Islands, Tuvalu, Tokelau

• Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga