What Did the Polynesians Use to Navigate Between the Islands

question 15

Multiple Choice

What did the Polynesians use to navigate between the islands in the Pacific Ocean?

• A) the compass invented by the Chinese
• B) detailed maps with latitude and longitude lines
• C) maritime records obtained from the Library of Alexandria
• D) subtle directional clues based off of wind and wave patterns, the sun, moon, and stars, and marine organisms

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