ESL10 6/4

Which is NOT a reason scientists believe Polynesians came from Asia?

• Ancient pottery from New Guinea is similar to Polynesian pottery.

• DNA shows that Polynesians may have come from Southeast Asia.

• Polynesian houses look similar to Indian houses.

• Languages of Polynesia are similar to native Taiwanese.

Who proved that Polynesians may have been able to steer boats across the Pacific Ocean?

• James Cook

• Thor Heyerdahl

• Ben Finney

• Teacher Sara

Which is true?

• Scientists know where Polynesians came from.

• There are almost 1,000 islands in Polynesia.

• Polynesian sailors did not use the stars to navigate.

• Polynesian people didn't have modern tools.

What is an anthropologist?

• A scientist who studies cultures.

• A scientist who studies languages.

• A scientist who studies religion.

• A scientist who studies food.

Fill in the blank using 'because' or 'because of'.

The girl was late ______ her bike was stolen.

Fill in the blank using 'because' or 'because of'.

We can't go to school _______ Covid-19.

Polynesians had to _______ the stars to navigate.

• lose track of

• drift

• rely on

• guide

I cannot be a captain because I don't know how to ______ a boat.

• remote

• organize

• compass

• steer

Taichung is a city in ______ Taiwan.

• location

• central

• exactly

• movement

What is an outrigger?

• It's a tool used to navigate the ocean.

• It is something to keep the canoe from turning over in the sea.

• It is something used to paddle the canoe.

• It is something anthropologists use to study cultures.