Polynesian Expansion Across the Pacific

Aotearoa is the Polynesian name for which country?

• Fiji

• New Zealand

• Tonga

• Samoa

Rapa Nui (Easter Island) is located in which region of the Pacific?

• Melanesia

• Western Polynesia

• Eastern Polynesia

• Micronesia

What region is considered the homeland of the Polynesians?

• Melanesia

• Micronesia

• Taiwan

• Samoa

Which of the following best describes Polynesian navigation methods?

• GPS and satellite tracking

• Star charts, wave patterns, and bird migrations

• Steam-powered ships

• Compass and maps

How did Polynesians determine the presence of nearby land while sailing?

• Observing animal migrations, cloud formations, and ocean swells

• Using metal compasses

• Looking for city lights at night

• Following the paths of whales

Which of the following islands was NOT settled by Polynesians?

• New Zealand

• Madagascar

• Easter Island

• Tahiti

The concept of wayfinding refers to:

• A form of Polynesian religious belief

• The process of using natural cues to navigate the ocean

• A way to build stone structures

• The method of hunting birds

What was a major food source for Polynesians in the Pacific?

• Wheat

• Taro, breadfruit, and fish

• Rice and corn

• Beef and pork

What is the significance of Moai statues on Easter Island?

• They were used for religious rituals

• They represented Polynesian gods

• They honoured ancestors and chiefs

• They were built to mark trade routes

Polynesian societies were often ruled by:

• Elected councils

• Powerful priests

• Hereditary chiefs and kings

• European governors