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The purpose of the stone tablets placed on mountains by the first Qin emperor was to demonstrate how he directed all of his subjects and to
 
  a. Honor his long-dead ancestors.
  b. Create pride in the Chinese people for their military accomplishments.
  c. Emphasize that he was not a follower of Confucius.
  d. Bring to the attention of his subjects the many accomplishments of the Qin.
  e. Reiterate that China was the center of the cosmos.

Question 2

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.



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Answer to Question 2

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