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Tuesday 13 October 2020

Polynesian Wayfinders

 How many kilometers make up the Pacific Ocean?

The Pacific Ocean is 160 million square kilometers greater than all landmass on earth combined 


What did ancient Polynesians use as guides to see the ocean?

The ancient Polynesians used the sun, moon, stars, ocean currents and clouds as guides to see the ocean. 


When did their voyage begin?

The ancient Polynesians began their voyage in 1500 B.C.


What factors were important to the success of the travel?

The factors that were important to the success of the travel were well built canoes, the skill of the navigators and the weather.


What are navigators?

The navigators were keen observers of the natural world; they were abundantly familiar with trade wind-generated ocean swell. 

 


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