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WorksheetsTed-ed: Polynesian wayfinders
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What word is most similar to 'Wayfinder'?
Route
Compass
Canoe
Navigator
Wayfinders used many things to help navigate. What didn't they use?
The Moon
Compass
Clouds
Stars
When did the Polynesians start exploring the nearby islands?
1500 B.C.
15 B.C.
2015
1500
The were three main factors of a successful voyage. Which one ISN'T a reason?
Well built canoes
Skill of the navigators
Rival tribes and pirates
The weather
Which kind of person isn't mentioned in the Polynesian community?
Hula dancers
Priests
Canoe builders
Fishermen
The Polynesians couldn't see the North star because they are ________ of the equator.
north
east
south
west
They could find south using...
a star constellation called 'Newe'.
their canoes
the swell of the ocean
the reflection of the clouds
They could find land by looking at the...
sun
clouds
stars
waves
They found clues in the air and sea to show they were close to land:
birds, clouds and fish
birds, fish and plants
clouds, fish and mountains
clouds, fish and plants
In 2017, a canoe completed a worldwide voyage...
... to prove the world is round.
... but added a motor and GPS.
...in the fastest time.
...using the same traditional techniques.
