Asked by Loretta Foshee on May 04, 2024
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The last island(s) of Oceania to be settled (pre-European contact) were which of the following?
A) Melanesia
B) Micronesia
C) Polynesia
D) Australia
Pre-European Contact
Referring to the period and cultures in the Americas or other regions before significant influence, exploration, or colonization by European powers.
Oceania
A geographic region comprising the islands of the tropical Pacific Ocean, including Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, and Australasia.
- Discuss the settlement patterns of Oceanic islands and the role of art in these societies.
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Zybrea KnightMay 05, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Polynesia was the last region of Oceania to be settled by humans before European contact, with the Polynesian people being skilled navigators who spread out to the far-flung islands of the Pacific Ocean.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the settlement patterns of Oceanic islands and the role of art in these societies.