Why did the Polynesians fail to establish an empire even though they lived in such a wide area of the world?
A) They did not have enough people to secure many islands.
B) The vast expanse of ocean prevented an empire from forming.
C) They were conquered by the Lapita before an empire could be built.
D) They lacked the technology necessary to establish an empire.

The Polynesians fail to establish an empire even though they lived in such a wide area of the world because the vast expanse of the ocean prevented an empire from forming.

The Polynesians islands are located in the east-central part of the Pacific Ocean. Easter Island, New Zeland and the Hawaii islands are part of this region. The Polynesian people were strong, determined warriors but the Polynesians fail to established an empire even though they lived in such a wide area of the world because the vast expanse of ocean prevented an empire from forming.

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Answer:

The vast expanse of ocean prevented an empire from forming.

Explanation:

Polynesia is made up of more than 1,000 islands that are scattered over the central and southern Pacific Ocean. the islands include Hawaii, New Zealand, and Easter Island. The people who live the islands of Polynesia are known as Polynesians and are strong warriors who sail during the night using stars .they fail to establish an empire even though they lived in such a wide area of the world because of the vast expanse of ocean that prevents an empire from forming.