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The earliest estimate for when Polynesian settlers arrived in Hawaii is 300 A.D. The latest estimate for their arrival is 800 A.D.

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All records of Portuguese exploration of Australia have been lost, but the Portuguese are believed to have reached Australia's shores whilst seeking new trade routes to Asia.

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Did the Portuguese discover Hawaii?

It was first spotted by a portuguese.


Why and how the Spaniards and the Portuguese come to the orient?

The Spanish and Portuguese sought to establish trade routes to the Orient for valuable spices, silks, and other goods. They believed these could be reached by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean. This led to the discovery of the Americas by Christopher Columbus in 1492 and the establishment of trade networks by both countries in the region.


Why are there so many Portuguese jokes in Hawaii?

Easy one. On the mainland you have Rollbac's. In Hawaii they have the left overs called the podagees


What food did the Portuguese take to Hawaii?

Malasadas, Portugesse Bean Soup, Pao Doce, and Portuguese sausage. Thats all I know for now.


Where did Brazilian Portuguese come from?

Brazilian Portuguese originated from the Portuguese language brought to Brazil by the Portuguese colonizers in the 16th century. Over time, the language evolved and absorbed influences from indigenous languages, African languages, and other immigrant languages, leading to the distinct Brazilian Portuguese dialect spoken today.


What is 'Come' in Portuguese?

The word 'Vem', which is pronounced 'vehng' in the cariocan and continental accents, is a Portuguese equivalent of 'Come'.


What are the release dates for Pukiki The Portuguese Americans of Hawaii - 2003?

Pukiki The Portuguese Americans of Hawaii - 2003 was released on: Portugal: 6 October 2003 (Hawaii Film Festival) USA: 31 October 2003 (Hawaii Film Festival)


What is 'vem' when translated from Portuguese to English?

Vem! in Portuguese is "(You) Come!" in English.


Where do Portuguese Jellyfish live?

the portuguese man-of-war lives in the warm parts of all oceans and have been strongly found in costa rica and in hawaii.


Where do papayas come from originally?

Hawaii


How does the ukulele represent the Portuguese?

The creation of the ukulele is credited to Portuguese immigrants to Hawaii that used local materials to make an instrument similar to one they had in their home country.


Who played the ukulele originally?

Portuguese immigrants to Hawaii played it and then the native Hawaiians adopted the instrument.