The Real History Behind Moana Quiz

What inspired the story of Moana?

• Polynesian people

• Native Americans

• Ancient Egyptians

• Vikings

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When did the Hōkūleʻa canoe sail from Hawaii to Tahiti?

• 1976

• 1986

• 1996

• 2006

What did Polynesian sailors use to navigate the ocean?

• Compasses

• Stars, waves, and sky color

• Maps

• GPS

What is the Polynesian Triangle?

• A traditional Polynesian dance

• A vast area in the Pacific Ocean

• A navigation tool

• A type of canoe

What were Polynesian canoes like?

• Powered by engines

• Two-hulled and steady

• Made of metal

• Single-hulled and small

What did Polynesian sailors bring on their canoes?

• Only food

• Just water

• Plants and animals

• Nothing

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What is the significance of the Hōkūleʻa voyage between 2014 and 2017?

• It was the first canoe to sail

• It visited 26 countries around the world

• It sank during the journey

• It was a fictional story

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Who is Sonja Swenson Rogers?

• A person working with the Hōkūleʻa project

• A Polynesian deity

• A character in Moana

• A sailor on the Hōkūleʻa

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What message does the Hōkūleʻa project promote?

• Building more ships

• Traveling only by air

• Caring for Earth and its oceans

• Ignoring Indigenous knowledge

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Who is Maui in the Moana movies?

• A modern-day explorer

• A real historical figure

• A trickster character in Polynesian folklore

• A Polynesian sailor

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