Polynesian Voyaging

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Was voyaging intentional or accidental.

Intentional, they were using voyaging to trade. Only lasted for 400-450

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Changes over time in voyaging?

Technology outrigger canoe and double hulled canoe

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What is the role of the chiefs in Polynesian society?

Highest status, they were spiritual leaders, symbol of the past, law maker, leader in battle, communicator with the gods, food distributor.

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How do Polynesian chiefs gain power?

Born into it. Inherited

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What do Polynesian chiefs wear?

  • headdresss

  • Cape

  • Staff

  • Tattoos

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Evidence for early long-distance voyaging

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