Islands of Polynesia Flashcards
(28 cards)
What is the culture in Polynesia known for
Navigation, dance Tattooing
What are most of the languages in Polynesia made of
Austronesian
What is Samoa made of
Two main islands (Upolu and Savai’i) and several smaller islands
in Samoa, what does the Samoan way emphasize
family and community
(T/F) American Samoa is not an American Territory
F
What is samoan culture a mix of
American cultures
Are American Samoas automatically US citizens
No
Hawaii is an archipelago of how many islands?(and their names)
8, and Maui, Oahu, Kauai, Molokai, lania, niihau, kahoolawe
Was Hawaii ever an independent kingdom?
Yes
Of Tongas !70 islands, how many are inhabitated
36
What is the only remaining Polynesian Kingom that still holds deep respect for its royal family
Tonga
What is Tonga known as
The friendly islands
What is one of the worlds smallest and least populated countries and how many islands does it have
Tuvalu, 9
What is Tuvalu at risk for
Rising sea levels
What country is in association with New Zealand
Cook Islands
What are the Cook Islands known for
Black pearls
What are the Frech Polynesians famous islands
Tahiti, Bora Bora
What is the French Polynesia know for
overwater bungalows and lagoons
Which singular island is known as the Rock of Polynesia
Niue
Which country is self governing but part of the Ream of NZ
Niue
How many people live in Niue and do niueans live in New Zealand
1,700 and Yes many do
What is a territory of New Zeland with just three small atolls
Tokelau
Which territory in Polynesia is powered by entirely reneweably energy
Tokelau
What is the smallest British overseas territory
Pitcairn islands
