Ancient Oceania

Front

What is the primary tool used by Polynesian navigators to find their way across the ocean?

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Stars

Front

Which European explorer is known for his voyages to the Pacific and contact with the Maori people?

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James Cook

Front

Describe one way in which European contact impacted the indigenous people of Oceania.

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Introduction of new technologies

Front

Explain how the Maori people of New Zealand traditionally navigated the seas.

Back

By using the position of the sun and stars

Front

Identify the region where the Maori people are indigenous.

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New Zealand

Front

Discuss the role of oral traditions in preserving the history of ancient Papua New Guinea.

Back

They were passed down through generations by storytelling.

Front

Which geographic feature is most associated with Polynesia? Options: Deserts, Mountains, Islands, Forests

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Islands

Front

Analyze the impact of James Cook's voyages on European knowledge of the Pacific.

Back

They greatly expanded European knowledge of the region.

Front

Evaluate the effects of European diseases on the indigenous populations of Oceania.

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They caused significant population decline.

Front

What is the primary reason for the vast spread of Polynesian culture across the Pacific?

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Advanced navigation techniques