Read the passage from "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand.”In his anger, Tû chopped down the forests to find Tâne and threw him into a basket. Next, Tû searched out Haumia and Rongo by digging into the soft earth, putting them into the basket as well. At last, Tû made nets to capture Tangora’s fish, and lured Tangora into the basket. In a rage, Tû opened his mouth and ate his brothers to punish them for their cowardice. Tû’s descendants became the Mâori, the humans who are able to
Answer
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The Maori feel in control of their land.
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The Maori feel overwhelmed by their land.
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The Maori feel afraid of their land.
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The Maori feel deep affection for their land.
Explanation
Tū’s descendants are the Māori, and the passage describes Tū overcoming the forces of nature: he cuts down forests, digs into the earth, catches fish, and eats his brothers. This suggests that humans can use and control the land and its resources, so the best choice is “The Maori feel in control of their land.”
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