Pacific Islands and Indigenous Cultures

The video explores the vastness of the Pacific Ocean and introduces the region of Oceania, including Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. It discusses the cultural and genetic diversity of these regions, highlighting the unique characteristics of their populations. The video also covers historical influences on Micronesia and concludes with channel announcements.

What percentage of the Earth's surface does the Pacific Ocean cover?

• About 25%

• About 50%

• About 75%

• About 90%

Which region is considered the last habitable area discovered by the Western world?

• Antarctica

• Oceania

• Africa

• South America

What is the estimated percentage of pure-blooded Australian Aborigines?

• 10%

• 1.5%

• 3%

• 5%

Which island in Fiji is home to a Polynesian population?

• Viti Levu

• Vanua Levu

• Rotuma

• Taveuni

The Maori people of New Zealand arrived approximately how many years ago?

• 2000 years ago

• 200 years ago

• 800 years ago

• 5000 years ago

Which dance is famously performed by the Maori to intimidate opponents?

• Hula

• Poi

• Siva

• Kapa haka

Which island is known for its large stone heads and is part of Chile?

• Easter Island

• Fiji

• Guam

• Tahiti

Which country currently administers most of the territories in Micronesia?

• Japan

• Australia

• United States

• China

What is the origin of the Pitcairn Islanders?

• British mutineers

• Spanish explorers

• Dutch traders

• French settlers

What is the primary ancestry of the Pitcairn Islanders?

• Spanish and Polynesian

• British and Tahitian

• French and Melanesian

• Dutch and Micronesian