OG Islanders
Who were the first people to settle the islands of French Polynesia?
The Polynesian voyagers
Which country took control of Tahiti and the nearby islands in the 1800s?
France
Besides SLCC, what other college has Maia gone to?
University of Hawaii
What ocean is French Polynesia located in?
The Pacific Ocean
What two main languages are spoken in French Polynesia?
French and Tahitian
Around what year were the Marquesas Islands first settled?
Around 200 B - one of the earliest settled island groups
What year did the islands officially become known as French Polynesia?
1957
Mason loves all kinds of music, but there’s one female artist who’s basically the president of his playlist — who is she?
Shakira
What’s the name of Bora Bora’s famous dormant volcano?
Mount Otemanu
What traditional art form did Polynesians use to express identity and status?
Tattoos and dancing
What tools did Polynesians use to navigate without maps or compasses?
Stars, ocean waves, birds, and clouds.
What is the capital of French Polynesia?
Papeete, on the island of Tahiti.
Name 1 career Zen would want to pursue (besides Engineering)
Acting, dancing, and being the baddest alive.
How many islands make up French Polynesia?
Around 118 islands
What kind of dance is popular in Tahiti?
Ote'a
From which island groups did they travel east to reach French Polynesia?
Samoa and Tonga
What is French Polynesia’s current political status with France?
An overseas collectivity (part of France but self-governing).
When hunger strikes - Alasini doesn't play around. What food makes her heart he happiest?
Peruvian
What are the two biggest and most famous islands?
Tahiti and Bora Bora
What kind of fancy hotel rooms sit above the lagoon?
Overwater bungalows
What things did they bring to survive on the new islands?
Plants, animals, and cultural traditions.
What was one negative effect of French colonization?
Loss of independence and cultural change.
What is Amelia's ethnicity?
Tongan and Ecuadorian
What surrounds many of the islands, protecting their lagoons?
Coral reefs
What is the traditional Polynesian belief system called that connects people, nature, and the spiritual world through sacred energy?
Mana