Question

What were the effects of the development of long-distance navigation skills by the Polynesians? Select all that apply.(3 points) Responses Polynesians became the first people to carry out voyages of such great distance. Polynesians became the first people to carry out voyages of such great distance. Polynesians created maps and memorized directions for travel between islands. Polynesians created maps and memorized directions for travel between islands. Polynesians spread to many different islands across the Pacific. Polynesians spread to many different islands across the Pacific. Polynesian navigators avoided oceanic travel during storms to preserve their cultural traditions. Polynesian navigators avoided oceanic travel during storms to preserve their cultural traditions. Polynesian navigation skills allowed them to establish permanent settlements on mainland continents. Polynesian navigation skills allowed them to establish permanent settlements on mainland continents. Polynesians relied solely on stars for navigation and never developed other techniques.

Answer 1

The effects of the development of long-distance navigation skills by the Polynesians include the following:

1. **Polynesians became the first people to carry out voyages of such great distance.**
2. **Polynesians created maps and memorized directions for travel between islands.**
3. **Polynesians spread to many different islands across the Pacific.**

The other options regarding avoiding oceanic travel during storms and establishing permanent settlements on mainland continents do not accurately reflect the effects of Polynesian navigation skills. Additionally, Polynesians did not rely solely on stars but used multiple navigation techniques.