History of micronesia

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Micronesia

A region derived from Greek words meaning 'small islands,' first coined by French geographer G.L. Domeny de Rienzi.

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Political Micronesia

The political classification of Micronesia, which includes various political statuses.

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Atoll Formation

The process by which certain types of reefs, such as barrier reefs, contribute to the creation of atolls.

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Austronesians

People who originated in Southeast Asia and dispersed throughout the Pacific, often referred to in modern scholarship.

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Oral History

The method of preserving history through storytelling and verbal traditions, significant in the context of Micronesia.

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Mythical Stories

Stories that attempt to explain unexplainable phenomena, forming an important part of Micronesian history.

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Legendary Stories

Distorted tales based on factual events that serve as part of the historical narrative in Micronesia.

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Survival Skills

Essential skills such as navigation, fishing, and engineering, necessary for the successful settlement of islands.

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Division of Labor

The practice of assigning specific tasks to different genders and age groups within a society.

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Community Dances

Cultural expressions designed to unite community members and store collective history.

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Important Cultural Elements

Aspects of life in Micronesia including methods of food acquisition, clothing, politics, and social organization.

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Tattooing in Micronesia

A cultural practice symbolizing social status and achievements, often used as rites of passage.

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Cultural Definition

A dynamic system of social practices that define how a people live their lives.

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