History-
The first settlement of the Polynesian was 2,830-2,846 years ago in Tonga. Many of these people live in different parts in the world for example, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Australia and near the South pacific ocean.Over the span of 800 years, Polynesians explored 16 million square miles of ocean. There are about 70% of people who live in Hawaii that are Polynesian. Many of these people came from many parts of the world. There have been conflicts between some groups but this culture fascinating.
The first settlement of the Polynesian was 2,830-2,846 years ago in Tonga. Many of these people live in different parts in the world for example, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Australia and near the South pacific ocean.Over the span of 800 years, Polynesians explored 16 million square miles of ocean. There are about 70% of people who live in Hawaii that are Polynesian. Many of these people came from many parts of the world. There have been conflicts between some groups but this culture fascinating.
Videos-
- A man climbing a tree and that's their culture.
It is a traditional dance the Polynesians do before they play a game to intimidate their opponents.
- A man climbing a tree and that's their culture.
It is a traditional dance the Polynesians do before they play a game to intimidate their opponents.
- Important people/ Dates-
- The European Explorers were the first people who encountered the Polynesians. They settled in Hawaii 300-600 AD in the island circa.
- second wave of Polynesians came in 100-1300 AD.
- 1848 James Cook settle
- 1844- Mormon missionaries come to work with the polynesians in Tahiti.
- d in Hawaii to observe the rich Polynesian culture.
Further Reading
This book has maps in it to show the different parts of Hawaii. This could be helpful if you have never been to this country.
This book is about 5 man who go on an adventure to find a mythical Hero.
This is when Captain James Cook came to Hawaii .
This book has maps in it to show the different parts of Hawaii. This could be helpful if you have never been to this country.
This book is about 5 man who go on an adventure to find a mythical Hero.
This is when Captain James Cook came to Hawaii .