Question

When the Austronesian speakers migrated to Melanesia they blended with the indigenous people rather than attempting to rule or subjugate the native inhabitants.

a. True
b. False.

Answer 1

That statement is true

Step-by-step explanation:

They choose a more peaceful approach that create cultural harmony between the two of them rather than using forcefully took the indigenous' territory.

As a result, a cultural exchange happened between the two. For example. The Austronesian helped the indigenous people to improve their maritime technology with their knowledge and the indigenous people taught the Austronesian about pottery.