Quiz on Polynesian and Micronesian Cultures

What is the primary purpose of navigational skills in Polynesia?

• To perform traditional dances

• To guide canoes across vast ocean distances

• To weave traditional mats

• To create intricate tattoos

Which dance is associated with Hawaii and tells stories through gestures and chants?

• Tā moko

• Haka

• Siva

• Hula

What do the pe'a and malu tattoos in Samoa signify?

• Social status and family lineage

• Personal achievements

• Navigational skills

• Traditional dances

Which of the following is a traditional navigation tool used in Micronesia?

• Tattoo designs

• Celestial maps

• Stick charts

• Dance movements

What is a key aspect of communal living in the Marshall Islands and Palau?

• Personal storytelling

• Solo navigation

• Close-knit communities supporting each other

• Individual achievements

How do the Maori of New Zealand traditionally navigate?

• With the help of local music

• Through weaving techniques

• By relying on the night sky

• Using traditional stick charts

What is the significance of oral storytelling in Polynesian cultures?

• It preserves history and cultural values

• It is used for navigation

• It is a type of tattooing

• It is a form of traditional dance

Which traditional dance is performed by the Maori to express feelings and commemorate events?

• Haka

• Siva

• Pe'a

• Hula

What materials are used in traditional weaving in the Marshall Islands?

• Synthetic fibers

• Metal and glass

• Plastic and rubber

• Local natural resources

What role does the ocean play in the lives of Polynesian people?

• It is not significant to their culture

• It is only used for transportation

• It provides food, transportation, and a sense of identity

• It is solely for recreational activities