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Unit 9: The Pacific (700–1980 CE)

AP Art History — Note Packet

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Micronesia

A region of islands, known for _________ achievements like Nan Madol, broadly part of the larger Pacific cultural area.

Melanesia

A region bursting with , _________ art, exemplified by Buk masks and Malagan ceremonies, often connecting living and _________ worlds.

Polynesia

A broad region encompassing Eastern, Central, and Western areas, home to artworks such as Moai, Ahu 'ula, and _________ gods.

Nan Madol

An ancient city in Pohnpei, Micronesia, built on islands off the coast, constructed from massive _________ logs to assert political control.

Nukuoro female deity

A minimalist wooden sculpture from Micronesia, embodying a specific or _________, used as a vessel for _________ power during rituals.

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