Question

question 5
which sentence from the article best supports the idea that the island communities had strong ties to the sea?
a. although ancient polynesians didnt have a written language, they did have a great deal of knowledge about the natural world.
b. moreover, navigators could precisely calculate their latitude by measuring the angle between stars and the horizon using their hands.
c. the ocean was an integral part of life for ancient polynesians, who depended on it for food and resources.
d. other useful celestial indicators included birds, as ancient navigators studied their migratory patterns.

Explanation:

• Option A: Talks about knowledge of the natural world, not specifically ties to the sea.
• Option B: Focuses on calculating latitude, which is a navigational aspect but not directly about strong ties (like dependence) to the sea.
• Option C: Mentions the ocean being an integral part of life (strong tie) and dependence on it for food and resources, which directly supports the idea of strong ties to the sea.
• Option D: Discusses celestial indicators (birds) for navigation, not about the community - sea relationship.

Answer:

C. The ocean was an integral part of life for ancient Polynesians, who depended on it for food and resources.