Question

in \the maori genealogies and origins in new zealand,\ which evidence best helps the reader infer that the maori people live in a difficult climate?
○ as tûs descendants, the maori can conquer anything.
○ as tûs descendants, the maori must attack nature.
○ since tawhiri escaped, the maori often battle the weather.
○ since tawhiri escaped, the maori regularly have to hunt for him.

Explanation:

To determine the best evidence, we analyze each option:

• The first option ("As Tû’s descendants...") focuses on conquest, not climate.
• The second option ("As Tû’s descendants...") is about attacking nature generally, not climate specifically.
• The third option ("Since Tawhiri escaped...") directly links the Maori battling the weather, which relates to a difficult climate.
• The fourth option ("Since Tawhiri escaped...") is about hunting Tawhiri, not climate.

So the option about battling the weather is the best evidence.

Answer:

C. Since Tawhiri escaped, the Maori often battle the weather.