Which was a major part of Polynesian culture?
OA. The development of a democratic form of government
OB. The development of long-distance navigation skills.
C. The development of a single language.
D. The development of a monotheistic religion.
OB. The development of long-distance navigation skills.
The correct answer is B. The development of long-distance navigation skills.
The correct answer is OB. The development of long-distance navigation skills.
To arrive at this answer, we can approach it logically and deductively. Let's consider each option:
OA. The development of a democratic form of government: While democracy as we know it was not a major part of Polynesian culture, some Polynesian societies had structured systems of governance that involved hierarchical leadership, councils, and consensus-based decision-making processes. However, the emphasis was not on a democratic form of government.
C. The development of a single language: Polynesians, like many other cultures, developed their own distinct languages. However, since the Polynesian culture was spread across a vast geographic area, there were multiple languages within the Polynesian culture. Therefore, the development of a single language cannot be considered a major part of Polynesian culture.
D. The development of a monotheistic religion: Polynesian cultures were known for their belief systems that were polytheistic, meaning they worshipped multiple gods and spirits. There was no predominant monotheistic religion in Polynesian culture.
This leaves us with OB. The development of long-distance navigation skills: One of the most significant achievements of Polynesian culture was their exceptional navigation and seafaring abilities. Using only celestial navigation, such as observing the stars, the movement of ocean currents and patterns of bird migrations, Polynesians were able to navigate across vast distances of the Pacific Ocean, settling and establishing communities on numerous islands. This skilled navigation enabled them to colonize and connect different Polynesian islands, demonstrating their expertise in exploring and traveling long distances by sea.
Therefore, the major part of Polynesian culture was the development of long-distance navigation skills (Option OB).