The Polynesians

A. used their seafaring capabilities to show kindness to people in distant lands
B. invented the central rudder, watertight compartment, and sophisticated sails
C. built fast, large vessels primarily for trading and cargo transfer over long distances
D. colonized 10,000 islands scattered across the Pacific Ocean, including Easter Island and Hawai'i

1 answer

B. invented the central rudder, watertight compartment, and sophisticated sails