What Was the Function of the Stick Charts Called Wapepe

question 28

Multiple Choice

What was the function of the stick charts called wapepe or mattang that were created by the people of the Marshall Islands?

• A) show navigational routes connecting islands
• B) relay ritual information to younger generations
• C) record historical events, such as war and succession
• D) document astrological relationships

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