Exploration
Polynesians had to travel their greatest distance, Approximately 2500 Miles, to discover these islands far to the north
What is the Hawaiian Islands
This is the name of the culture that first started the exploration of the Pacific
What is Lapita Culture
This is a sacred supernatural power said to exist in all things
What is Mana
This is the trickster god of Polynesian Culture, who carries a large hook
Who is Maui
What is the Polynesian spelling of Tattoo?
What is Tatau
This is how long it took for the Polynesians to fully explore and settle the pacific.
What is 3000 years
These two islands, located in Hawaiki, are some of the most famous Polynesian islands who also cannot stand each other
What are Tonga and Samoa
This group of people were considered to have more Mana
What are Women
These two Polynesian Gods are known as Father Sky and Mother Earth
Who are Rangi and Papa
Having a tattoo located on your back represents a connection to what
What is the past
Also known Rapa Nui, this island is the most isolated piece of land in the world
What is Easter Island
This plant, brought to the islands by Polynesians, shares its name with a crucial sandwich ingredient
What is Breadfruit
Artistic objects like Decorated Bark Cloth and this were said to have artistic Mana
What are craved Sculptures
The father of all sea creatures and the God of the Sea, this Polynesian god is considered the Chief of the Gods
Who is Tangaroa
Having a tattoo on the left side of your body represents a connection to what?
What is women
The Mariana Islands, The Caroline Islands, and the Marshall Islands make up an area of exploration called this, which means "Small Islands."
What is Micronesia
These are the 3 Main animals that were brought to the islands by Polynesian Explorers
What are Chickens, Dogs, and Pigs
This is a practice that is used to protect Mana and restrict access to people, places, and things
What is Taboo
This son of Rangi and Papa is the God who separated his parents and brought light into the world
Who is Tane
Having a deep emotional connection with tattoos, Polynesian tattoos will tell the life story of who?
What is the wearer
Meaning Navigator or Guide, this is the title that is given to Moana by her people which had not been given for hundreds of years
What is Tautai
This was the main reason that Polynesians found colonizing New Zealand so difficult
This ritual was though to transfer Mana from one person to another person or the gods
What is human scarifice
The God Ta'aroa is the most worshipped God by this one specific island
Who is Tahiti
These are the 4 things that Polynesian tattoos can represent
What are Identification, Social Rank, Genealogy, and Important milestones