8 HASS - The Polynesian Expansion

Identify the region of Oceania known as Polynesia.

• Region A

• Region B

• Region C

What main ocean is Polynesia located in?

• Indian Ocean

• South Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• North Pacific

What was the main method Polynesians used for navigation before modern technology?

• Compasses

• Stars and natural signs

• Maps and drawings

• Satellite images

Which people group first inhabited New Zealand (Aotearoa)?

• Tahitian

• Melanesian

• Micronesian

• Māori

What is the ‘spirited’ Māori war dance known as?

• Nutbush

• Raka

• Haka

• Laksa

People migrated (spread) into Polynesia from?

• USA

• South East Asia

• Australia

• Europe

True or false? “There is evidence of trading throughout Polynesia."

• True

• False

“Rapa Nui” is the Polynesian name for which island?

• Easter Island

• New Zealand

• Hawaii

• Cook Islands

What items were transported and spread by Polynesians?

• chickens

• sweet potatoes (kumara)

• pacific rats

• all of these

Why did the Polynesians migrate and explore new islands?

• To find new land and resources

• To escape from wars with the Europeans

• To search for gold and silver

• They were forced to move by other civilisations