Read the passage from "The Maori: Genealogies and Origins in New Zealand.” Light flooded into the world that had been created between Rangi and Papa. The brothers rejoiced, and were amazed to find that in the dark, they had birthed many children—the first humans! These offspring fell to Papa, and were warmly received by the earth, their new home. Which excerpt from the passage best allows the reader to infer that the Maori people felt cared for by the earth?
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light flooded into the worldThe phrase “were warmly received” suggests that the earth welcomed and cared for the offspring. The other excerpts describe light, identify the humans, or name their home, but do not directly imply that the earth treated them kindly.
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