Polynesian Expansion Revision

What is the traditional Polynesian method of navigation that involves observing natural elements to determine one's position at sea?

• Star gazing

• Wayfinding

• Ocean mapping

• Bird tracking

Which island is also known by the name Rapa Nui?

• Fiji

• Samoa

• Easter Island

• Hawaii

Who was the Dutch explorer that found Easter Island/Rapa Nui?

• Christopher Columbus

• Abel Tasman

• Jacob Roggeveen

• James Cook

What was a major environmental factor that led to the decline of society on Rapa Nui?

• Overfishing

• Deforestation

• Soil erosion

• Volcanic eruptions

Approximately how many inhabitants did Rapa Nui have?

• 5000

• 10000

• 15000

• 20000

What does the Maori name "Aotearoa" translate to in English?

• The land of the long white cloud

• The land of the vast ocean

• The land of the green mountains

• The land of the bright sky

According to Maori legend, who was the first explorer to reach New Zealand?

• Kupe

• Maui

• Tane

• Rangi

What time period do archaeological findings suggest the first Polynesians sailed to New Zealand?

• Between 800 and 1130 CE

• Between 500 and 900 CE

• Between 1000 and 1200 CE

• Between 900 and 1100 CE

What was the primary purpose of the voyage to New Zealand by the first Polynesians, according to most historians?

• Accidental discovery during a fishing trip

• Intentional exploration and settlement

• Escaping conflicts from their homeland

• Trade with other indigenous peoples

What was the primary lifestyle of the first Polynesian settlers in New Zealand during the period 800 to 1200 CE?

• They primarily engaged in trade with neighboring islands.

• They lived by hunting and gathering.

• They were mainly agriculturalists focusing on crop cultivation.

• They relied heavily on fishing and maritime activities.