Multiple choice

Who developed stick maps to show the location of ocean currents?

  1. Egyptians

  2. Phoenicians

  3. Vikings

  4. Polynesians

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Polynesians, specifically Marshall Islanders, created stick charts made of coconut fronds and shells to navigate the Pacific Ocean. These charts represented wave patterns, swells, and the positions of islands, allowing navigators to memorize ocean currents and pathways.