Exploring Tahiti: History, Culture, and Nature

When did the first Polynesians settle in Tahiti?

• Around 1500 AD

• Around 1000 AD

• Around 500 BC

• Around 4000 BC

Which European explorer first discovered Tahiti?

• Louis Antoine de Bougainville

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Samuel Wallace

• James Cook

What significant event in 1789 involved Tahiti?

• Colonization by France

• First missionary arrival

• Mutiny on the HMS Bounty

• Discovery by Cook

What year did Tahiti become a French colony?

• 1880

• 1767

• 2004

• 1957

What is the traditional Tahitian philosophy known as 'Aida PP'?

• To love nature

• Not to worry

• To navigate the seas

• To honor ancestors

What is the significance of tattoos in Tahitian culture?

• Indication of genealogy and rank

• Fashion statement

• Method of storytelling

• Sign of royalty

What is the primary influence on Tahitian cuisine?

• Australian

• American

• Chinese

• French

Which island is considered a partial atoll?

• Moorea

• Rangiroa

• Bora Bora

• Tahiti

Which activity is Tahiti famous for due to its marine life?

• Snorkeling and scuba diving

• Hiking

• Surfing

• Bird watching

What is the national emblem of French Polynesia?

• The coconut tree

• The tra flower

• The bird of paradise

• The hibiscus flower