Question

Pomare I a chief of Tahiti recognized the power of the European explorers weaponry and convinced the Europeans to help him fight against the other tribes on the island. He also welcomed the London Society Missionaries and converted to Christianity. What was his original name?

Answer 1

O'tu.

Step-by-step explanation:

Pomare I was the son of Teu and Tetupaia. He became the first king of Tahiti.

Original name of Pomare I was Outu or O'tu. Pomare was dubbed as a King by Captain Cook. He was the founder of Pomare Dynasty also.

Before the Europeans visited Tahiti, they were in conflict with the other tribe named ari'i. London Missionary Society chose Tahiti as their missionary testing ground because the language of this tribe was simple. He later was converted into Christianity.