What Did "Mau" Pius Piailug Prove 1976 in Regard to Early

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Multiple Choice

What did "Mau" Pius Piailug prove 1976 in regard to early Polynesian navigation?

• A)Using ocean currents alone, early Polynesians could sail the open ocean from Hawaii to Tahiti.
• B)Using only wind and ocean currents, Tahiti could be reached from Hawaii in double canoes.
• C)It was highly unlikely that Polynesians could reach South America.
• D)By referring to stars, wind, and ocean currents, Tahiti could be reached from Hawaii.
• E)Considering the present artifacts and evidence, there is no connection between Hawaii and Tahiti.

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