Polynesian Navigation and Ocean Exploration

The video explores the journey of the Hokulea, a Polynesian voyaging canoe, and the heroic efforts of Eddie Aikau. It delves into the challenges of navigating the vast and treacherous Pacific Ocean, highlighting the historical exploration by Austronesians and Europeans. The video also discusses the formation and significance of Pacific Islands, emphasizing the cultural and historical impact of these explorations.

What was the primary mission of the Hokulea's voyage in 1978?

• To establish trade routes

• To map the Pacific Ocean

• To rediscover Polynesian Wayfinding

• To discover new islands

Who was Eddie Aikau, and what was he known for?

• A famous navigator known for his maps

• A champion surfer and lifeguard

• A captain of the Hokulea

• A historian of Polynesian culture

Why did Ferdinand Magellan name the Pacific Ocean 'The Peaceful Ocean'?

• As a result of its vastness

• Due to its lack of storms

• Because it was free of conflicts

• Because of its calm waters

What were the main challenges faced by early explorers of the Pacific Ocean?

• Lack of food and water

• Hostile indigenous peoples

• Scurvy and malnutrition

• All of the above

What is the significance of the Polynesian Voyaging Society?

• They mapped the entire Pacific Ocean

• They built the first European ships

• They preserved traditional navigation techniques

• They discovered new islands

How does the Pacific Ocean's size compare to the rest of the Earth's oceans?

• It is the smallest ocean

• It is the second largest ocean

• It is the largest ocean

• It is the same size as the Atlantic Ocean

What makes the Pacific Ocean a 'great salty desert'?

• Its frequent storms

• Its high salinity levels

• Its vast stretches of water with little sustenance

• Its lack of islands

Which island group is known as the Polynesian Triangle?

• Hawaii

• Micronesia

• Melanesia

• Polynesia

What are the three main archipelagos of the Pacific Islands?

• Micronesia, Melanesia, Polynesia

• Hawaii, Fiji, Samoa

• Guam, Saipan, Palau

• New Zealand, Easter Island, Tahiti

What was the primary method of navigation used by early Pacific voyagers?

• Celestial navigation and observational skills

• Following trade winds

• Using maps and compasses

• Using European charts