The Ukulele is an adaptation of the Portuguese braguinha, introduced to the native people of Hawaii by Portuguese sailors in the late 19th century. The instrument quickly gained popularity and became an integral part of Hawaiian music and culture. Its cheerful sound and portability contributed to its widespread appeal, both in Hawaii and beyond.
The Pacific Ocean got its name from the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in 1520. He called it "Mar Pacifico," which means "peaceful sea" in Spanish, because of its calm and tranquil waters.
Contrary to popular belief, the ancient Pacific Islanders believed in a form of polytheism. Monotheism was introduced after missionaries were sent to the islands, forever tainting the culture.
a portuguse man-of-war is not a parasite. a parasite is a plant or animal who lives on another for some time till the host (the being suporting the the parasite)dies or the parasite moves to another host. the portuguse man-of-war hunts its own prey and eats them. for more information, look up portuguse man-of-war
Ferdinand Magellan was a Portuguese explorer who in 1519 set sail to find a route to the Spice Islands. While on the expedition, Magellan discovered the Strait of Magellan and was the first European to cross the Pacific Ocean.
The waterway at the southern tip of South America is called the Strait of Magellan. It is named after the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, who was the first to navigate through it in the early 16th century. The strait serves as a natural passageway between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, providing a crucial route for maritime navigation.
Hawaii is the origins of the ukulele as we know it today. It was based on a Portuguese instrument brought by immigrants to the islands in the late 1800's.
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The Portuguese Fernao de Magalhaes.
Christianity was introduced to the Pacific Islands by Protestant missionaries in the early 19th century.
Pacific Sea Nettles Hydra Portuguese Man'O War common jellyfish
In the 16th century, the Portuguese explorers called Taiwan...Formosa
The Portuguese discoverer Ferdinand Magellan.
The Pacific Ocean from the Latin name Mare Pacificum, "peaceful sea", bestowed upon it by the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan.
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The Pacific whitesided dolphin's biggest winter adaptation is that it migrates to California during this time.
Great Lakes steelhead were introduced into the region from Pacific Northwest fish species
Introduced firearms and other western tools and weapons to pacific societies which enhanced their level of technology .