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Black is a racial term that in this case does not apply to the region's ethnic categorization because of it's age and complexity; being one the oldest regions of the world. Black is not used when addressing Tribes, the more sought after answers are how old are the Polynesians and how vast was the Southeast Asian Malayo-Polynesian | Polynesian expansion.
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Polynesians are a distinct ethnic group with their own unique cultural and genetic heritage. While they may share some physical characteristics with people of African descent, it is not accurate or respectful to categorize Polynesians as "black". Polynesians have a diverse range of skin colors, and their ancestry is rooted in the Pacific Islands.
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Are Polynesians from the Hawaiian islands?
Polynesians are an ethnic group that spans various Pacific islands, including Hawaii. Hawaiians are a specific subset of Polynesians who hail from the Hawaiian Islands.
Did polynesians wear shoes?
Traditionally, Polynesians did not wear shoes. They usually went barefoot or wore sandals made from natural materials like plant fibers. However, western influence has led to the adoption of modern footwear in many Polynesian communities today.
What kind of clothing did Polynesians wear?
Polynesians traditionally wore garments made from plant fibers such as barkcloth, tapa cloth, and woven mats. These garments were often wrapped or draped around the body in various styles depending on the island and culture. Feather cloaks were also worn by high-ranking individuals for ceremonial purposes.
Are polynesians Asian?
Yes, Polynesians are Asians. The question is not if ; the question is how much of Asia relates to the Malayo-Polynesian Southeast Asian Expansions. Asia - Asia Pacific is very diverse, Asia includes India, Russia, Melanesia , Papua , and extends to parts of the Middle East and eastern Europe or Eurasia; the stereotype of a toned man doing Kung Fu does not encompass Asia and has been an image left to those uneducated.
What color of the spectrum does a black reflect?
Black absorbs all colors of the spectrum and reflects very little light, which is why it appears black to the human eye.
What group colonized many small islands in the Pacific Ocean?
That was the 'Polynesians'.
Where would Polynesians live?
The indigenous people who inhabit the islands of Polynesia are termed Polynesians.
Who are the Polynesians?
the Polynesians are Europeans who settled there the word Polynesian meaning many island (in Greek)
What Polynesians discovered this island and called it heaven in their language?
The Polynesians discovered Hawaii and called it heaven.
Who do polynesians worship?
The Polynesian people are christans. They wirship courage
What kept the Polynesians and Lapita from creating an empire?
More evidence is surfacing to suggest that the lapita people were a different race than the Polynesians, infact there is little to suggest they were the polynesians ancestors. So they couldn't have created an empire, the lapita were around at a different time than the Polynesians.
Where did polynesians come from?
China
Polynesians are descendants of the .?
Taiwanese.
Did the Polynesians invent tortillas?
no
What race are tongans?
Polynesians
Where do french polynesians live?
Tahiti
Hawaii was called heaven by who?
Polynesians.
