Question

Thor Heyerdahl was a scientist who believed Polynesians came from South America. Part of his theory was based on the similarity of temples and pyramids in Peru and Polynesia, as well as on notes from early Spanish explorers about small rafts used in Peru.


Which statement best paraphrases the information in the paragraph?


A.

Heyerdahl's theory that Polynesians came from South America was based on building structures and notes from explorers.

B.

The natives of Peru constructed many temples and tall pyramids that were similar to the ones the Polynesians built.

C.

Heyerdahl was a scientist who traveled around the coast of South America collecting notes from Spanish explorers.

D.

Early Spanish explorers left notes about how the Polynesian people copied their designs for temples and pyramids.

Answer 1

A

It captures the two reasons Heyerdahl cited—similarity of temples/pyramids and notes from early Spanish explorers—without adding or changing facts.