Question

papa fell and became the earth, while rangi rose up to become the sky above. light flooded into the world that had been created between rangi and papa. the brothers rejoiced, and were amazed to find that in the dark, they had birthed many children—the first humans! these offspring fell to papa, and were warmly received by the earth, their new home. tāne, wanting to honor his father above, adorned rangi with stars.
—\the māori: genealogies and origins in new zealand\
based on this excerpt, what did the māori most likely believe about nature?
○ it is a dangerous place where people must fight all the time.
○ it is a barren place without food or resources.
○ it is a foreign place where people are not welcome.
○ it is a place where people feel provided for and comfortable.

Explanation:

The excerpt shows Papa (Earth) warmly received the first humans, and the creation story has a nurturing tone. The first three options (dangerous, barren, foreign) contradict the warm reception and creation context. The last option matches the idea of nature providing a comfortable, welcoming home.

Answer:

D. It is a place where people feel provided for and comfortable.