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The Polynesian Expansion

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7-10 History

Topic 5c: The Polynesian expansion across the Pacific (c. AD 700 – 1756)

Theories about the origin and spread of Polynesian settlers throughout the Pacific (ACDSEH013)
Students:
• identify the geographic extent and natural features of Polynesia
• outline theories about the origin and spread of Polynesian settlers throughout the Pacific
• locate the Pacific regions settled by the Polynesians
• describe the different societies of Polynesia

The way Polynesian societies used environmental resources (sustainably and unsustainably), including the extinction of the moa in New Zealand, the use of religious/supernatural threats to conserve resources, and the exploitation of Easter Island's palm trees (ACDSEH068)
Students:
• describe key environmental resources of Polynesian societies
• assess Polynesian uses of environmental resources in this period, including:
– the extinction of the moa in New Zealand
– the use of religious/supernatural threats to conserve resources
– the exploitation of Easter Island's palm trees

The way of life in ONE Polynesian society, including social, cultural, economic and political features, such as the role of ariki and related tribal roles in Maori and in Rapa Nui society (ACDSEH066)
Students:
• describe everyday life in ONE Polynesian society during this period
• describe key political features of ONE Polynesian society
• explain key economic activities of ONE Polynesian society
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The cultural achievements of ONE Polynesian society, such as the Ta moko, the haka and hangi in Maori society and/or the moai constructed on Easter Island (ACDSEH067)
Students:
• using a range of sources, describe the cultural achievements of ONE Polynesian society, such as the role of the ariki and related tribal roles in Maori and Rapa Nui society (Easter Island)
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