What did Mau Piailug prove in regard to Polynesian navigation?
a. Using ocean currents alone, early Polynesians could sail the open ocean from Hawai'i to Tahiti.
b. Using only wind and ocean currents, Tahiti could be reached from Hawai'i in double canoes.
c. It was highly unlikely that Polynesians could reach South America.
d. By referring to stars, wind, and ocean currents, Tahiti could be reached from Hawai'i.
e. Considering the present artifacts and evidence, there is no connection between Hawai'i and Tahiti.
d
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