What was the paddle-shaped club that was used to break bones and cut flesh called?
Pakipaki
Where did Pacific islanders get tattoos on their bodies that show themes such as spirituality, knowledge, wisdom, and intuition?
Head
What island used leg bones to create spear tips?
Guam
Totokia club is often called a Pineapple club but is actually based on what flower?
Lotus
What are the Maoi statues of Rapa Nui believed to represent?
Living faces of the past
Which way do the Moai Statues of Rapa Nui face?
Backs to the sea
What island used Shark’s-tooth spear as one of their weapons?
Kiribati
What two teams were in the Super Bowl yesterday?
Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals
Ceremonial hostess selected by the high chief called the Taupou performs a slow dance in front while 2-3 males represent ghosts who are trying to distract her from her dance
Samoan
People of Rapa Nui believed that ritual scarification would do what?
Increase their spiritual power
What island used porcupinefish as helmets?
Kiribati
The dance movements demonstrate joy and creativity with lots of energy and fast movements. The dances are often a celebration of family which is very important to the culture.
Samoan
Name the six body locations where the people of the Pacific got their tattoos.
Head, Higher trunk, Lower trunk, Upper arms and shoulders, Lower arms and hands, Legs and feet
What was the name of the weapon that was never used as a weapon?
Mata'a
Power passes through the women in the culture. One of the dances is a ceremony after the birth of a child to honor the mother.
Palauan
What weapon made Papua New Guinea different from the other islands?
Bow and Arrow
The dance movements are meant to be aggressive, show strength, unity, and electrify the atmosphere. It is disrespectful to laugh while performing this dance
The Haka
Where did Pacific islanders get tattoos if they were a creative person?
Lower arms and hands
What three instruments were used for traditional Pacific Island tattoos?