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3. The Polynesians discovered Hawaii and many other islands

4. The Polynesians traded with islanders thousands of miles away

5. Today's researchers are trying to find out how far the Polynesians traveled

B_ Work with a partner. Take turns reading each pair of questions.

C Look atthe map and read the paragraph about Polynesian explorers. Which ocean did they
sail on?

Polynesian Explorers

More than a thousand years ago, the Polynesians were skilled explorers of the Pacific Ocean.
They sailed all over the South Pacific, including an extremely long journey from Tahiti to
Hawaii. In addition to Hawaii, the Polynesians discovered many other islands, and they began
trading goods! with the people on those islands, too. Why were the Polynesians so successful?
Researchers today are trying to find out.

* goods: items that can be bought or sold Vv Modern-day scientists follow an ancient route of Polynesian explorers.

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