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 correct answer is B) The vast expanse of the ocean prevented an empire from forming.

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.