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Many European explorers, sailing across the eastern Pacific islands from the 18th century onwards, reported with astonishment their visits at religious sites, the impressive carved statues and the complex ceremonies they witnessed.

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Looking at Polynesia on a world map can be deceiving, as the vast majority of the Polynesian islands appear as near-identical green specks scattered across vast oceanic areas.

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When European explorers began to enter the Pacific they were astounded by its vast extent and fact that most of the islands were already inhabited.

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This resource is aligned to the Australian Curriculum: History for Year 8 students. It adopts an inquiry learning approach that develops students’ skills in investigating Asia-Pacific societies in depth.

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