The Real History Behind Moana Flashcard

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What did Polynesian sailors bring on their canoes?

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Plants and animals.

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Who is Sonja Swenson Rogers?

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A person working with the Hōkūleʻa project.

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What inspired the story of Moana?

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Polynesian people.

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Who is Maui in the Moana movies?

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A trickster character in Polynesian folklore.

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What were Polynesian canoes like?

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Two-hulled and steady.

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What is the Hōkūleʻa?

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A traditional Polynesian voyaging canoe.

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What role did navigation play in Polynesian culture?

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Navigation was essential for exploration and trade across the Pacific Ocean.

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What is a key feature of Polynesian mythology?

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It includes gods and demigods, such as Maui.

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How did Polynesians travel between islands?

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Using double-hulled canoes that were designed for ocean voyages.

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What is the significance of the stars in Polynesian navigation?

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Stars were used to guide sailors across the ocean.