Flags & Countries
This Pacific country is made up of more than 7,000 islands.
Philippines
In the Philippines, this dance is performed using bamboo poles.
tapa cloth (or ngatu)
This Pacific Islander actor is best known for voicing Maui in Disney’s Moana.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
This sweet rice dessert is popular in the Philippines, especially during Christmas.
bibingka
The capital of the Philippines is this.
Manila
This country has a red flag with a white star in a blue triangle.
Samoa
This Polynesian nation, located southeast of Samoa, has fewer than 2,000 residents and strong cultural ties to New Zealand
Niue
She’s a Filipina American singer who won The Voice Kids and starred in Les Misérables.
Lea Salonga
This dish is a traditional Samoan baked coconut pudding.
fa’alifu
The word "Talofa" is a greeting in this Pacific island country.
Samoa
This U.S. state is also part of Polynesia.
Hawaii
A traditional Polynesian tattoo is called this.
Tatau
This Pacific Island nation has produced many professional rugby players.
Fiji
A traditional underground oven used for cooking in Polynesia is called a what?
an umu or imu
This island group is a part of French Polynesia and is famous for its black pearl farms.
Tahitian Islands
The flag of this Micronesian country features a yellow star on a blue background.
Federated States of Micronesia
This Pacific Island nation celebrates Heiva, a cultural festival full of dance, song, and traditional sports.
Tahiti (French Polynesia)
He’s a Native Hawaiian actor known for roles in Aquaman and Game of Thrones.
Jason Momoa
This dish, made with raw fish marinated in coconut milk, is common in Pacific cultures.
oka or poke
The Māori name for New Zealand is this, which means "Land of the Long White Cloud."
Aotearoa
Vanuatu, Fiji, and Papua New Guinea are part of this Pacific region.
Melanesia
The Māori perform this ceremonial dance to welcome guests or challenge opponents
haka
This activist was the first woman to lead the Marshall Islands and fight against nuclear testing.
Darlene Keju
In Filipino culture, this celebration marks the start of Christmas season as early as September.
Ber months
This language is spoken in Palau and has Japanese and English influences.
Palauan