Pacific Island Communities Quiz

What were the Maori warriors renowned for during the 18th century CE?

• Trading

• Mining

• Seafaring

• Farming

What were the fortified structures of the Maori called?

• Huts

• Villages

• Pa

• Temples

What divine power did tribal chiefs possess according to Polynesian beliefs?

• Magic

• Strength

• Mana

• Wisdom

What were the sources of mana according to early Hawaiians?

• Forests

• Shrines

• Rivers

• Mountains

What was believed to cause disasters for communities if lost by a ruler?

• Influence

• Power

• Wealth

• Mana

What was a restriction related to objects or places considered sacred in Pacific Island communities?

• Ban

• Tabu

• Prohibition

• Limit

What played a significant role in recording and passing on knowledge through generations in Pacific Island communities?

• Religious Texts

• Artifacts

• Written Records

• Oral Tradition

What was an essential skill when participating in tribal ceremonies in Pacific Island communities?

• Singing

• Cooking

• Dancing

• Public Speaking

What unique belief among the Australian aboriginals was used to navigate through the land?

• Trailline

• Pathline

• Routeline

• Songline

What are the Maori known for in terms of their rich tradition?

• Pottery

• Tattooing

• Sculpting

• Painting