EFP 240 Unit 5B Fantastic Voyage

What is the Hawaiki Nui Va’a?

• A famous Polynesian explorer

• A type of Polynesian food

• A challenging Polynesian canoe race

• A traditional Polynesian dance

Which two civilizations are mentioned in the text as being responsible for the expansion into the Pacific?

• Romans and Greeks

• Lapita and Polynesians

• Vikings and Normans

• Mayans and Aztecs

What is the approximate time period during which the Lapita people colonized various islands in the South Pacific?

• 1300 to 800 B.C.

• 500 to 300 B.C.

• 1000 to 700 A.D.

• 2000 to 1800 A.D.

What is one theory mentioned in the text about how the Lapita and early Polynesians navigated the open ocean?

• Using advanced compasses and maps

• Sailing against the wind using a technique called 'tacking'

• Following the stars and constellations

• Using GPS technology

What is one possible clue mentioned in the text that the Lapita sailors may have used to find land while out in the open ocean?

• Seabirds and turtles

• Seaweed

• Sunken ships

• Seashells

What is El Niño and how did it potentially affect the voyages of the Lapita?

• A famous Polynesian explorer

• A weather phenomenon with high surface water temperature

• A type of Polynesian canoe

• A type of Polynesian dance

What is one possible reason mentioned in the text for why the Lapita and early Polynesians set out on such giant migrations?

• Overcrowded homeland

• Forced by other civilizations

• Curiosity and desire to explore

• To escape natural disasters

What is the main point made by Professor Irwin regarding the motives of the Lapita and early Polynesians?

• They were looking for new trading partners

• They were seeking new sources of food and water

• They went because they wanted to go and see what was over the horizon

• They were forced to migrate due to conflicts

What is one reason mentioned in the text for why the Lapita and early Polynesians may have been successful in their voyages?

• Assistance from other civilizations

• Luck due to favorable weather phenomenon

• Bravery and technique

• Advanced navigation equipment

What is the significance of the Hawaiki Nui Va’a race to the people of Bora Bora?

• It is a celebration of the harvest season

• It is a way to honor the Lapita and early Polynesians

• It is a traditional event to welcome new leaders

• It is a commemoration of a historical battle