5. Polynesian history is difficult to study because: A. there are so many different cultures to keep track of. B. much of the history has been lost to climate change. C. most Polynesian cultures didn’t have a written language. D. all of the above. 6. In Aotearoa, pounamu was: A. the totem at the centre of the village. B. a precious green stone. C. the first name of the newly settled land. D. a type of seal. 7. Why did the K̄anaka Maoli use fish ponds for farming food? A. It was more sustainable. B. It gave them a regular food supply. C. It was more effective. D. All of the above. 8. How large is the Polynesian Triangle?
A. Approximately 1 000 000 square kilometres B. Approximately 2 000 000 square kilometres C. Approximately 3 000 000 square kilometres D. Approximately 4 000 000 square kilometres 9. Polynesian explorers used rebbelibs (stick charts) to navigate between islands. The shells on these charts represented: A. islands. B. currents. C. waves. D. birds. 10. Captain Cook visited: A. Hawai’i. B. Aotearoa. C. RapaNui. D. all of the above. ANALYSE AND APPLY 11. Describe what the mo’ai are and why they are found all over Rapa Nui. 12. Explain why the most ornate carvings were reserved for the whare runanga in M̄aori culture. 13. In your own words, define mana and tapu . 14. Explain why it’s important to recognise the traditional names of the areas in this topic. 15. Explain what signs Polynesian settlers would look for to guide them to new islands. Answers and sample responses for this topic are available online.
Jacaranda Humanities Alive 8 Victorian Curriculum Third Edition
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