Which sentence from “A Fragile Island Paradise” explains the origin of the island’s most recognizable name?
A.“The oldest name for Rapa Nui, given by the Polynesian people who settled the island, is Te Pito Te- Henua.” (Paragraph 2)
B.“This name has been translated into English as ‘The Navel of the World,’ or, less poetically, ‘Land’s End.’” (Paragraph 2)
C.“The modern Polynesian name for the island is Rapa Nui, taken from the name Rapanui, which refers to the people of the island and their language.” (Paragraph 3)
D.“Rapa Nui is commonly referred to as Easter Island, named by a Dutch admiral whose ship stopped in Rapa Nui on Easter Sunday in 1722.” (Paragraph 3)
