Starter quiz

  • Match the parts of a boat to the correct description.
    • hull
      ⇔
      the hard outer shell ✓
    • sail
      ⇔
      a large piece of cloth attached to the boat ✓
  • Which ancient people explored the Pacific Ocean?
    • Pacific people
    • Polynesians  ✓
    • islanders
    • Europeans
  • Why did the Polynesians travel to different islands?
    • To visit interesting new places
    • To make trades for supplies like food  ✓
    • To test their new boats
    • To try new experiences
  • Which people were some of the most important in early Polynesian culture?
    • children
    • teachers
    • women
    • wayfinders  ✓
  • Why did the Polynesians decide to make their boats stronger than traditional canoes?
    • They didn't like the traditional style hollow canoes.
    • To survive the changeable weather conditions out in the ocean  ✓
    • They had extra wood they needed to use up.
  • How did the Polynesians navigate?
    • They used clues from natural features.  ✓
    • They used the latest maps and drawings.
    • They used skills passed on to each generation.  ✓
    • They used a written list of directions.
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