Easter Island and its mysterious moai statues
- 1. Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui, is a remote island located in the South Pacific Ocean. It is famous for its iconic and mysterious moai statues, which were carved by the Rapa Nui people hundreds of years ago. These enormous stone statues, some reaching up to 33 feet tall and weighing over 80 tons, have puzzled archaeologists and visitors alike for centuries. The purpose of the moai statues and how they were transported and erected remain a subject of debate and mystery. Despite their enigmatic origins, the moai statues have become a symbol of Easter Island and a UNESCO World Heritage site, attracting tourists from around the world to marvel at their ancient beauty and wonder.
What is the indigenous name of Easter Island?
A) Moai Land
B) Rapa Nui
C) Papa Eenu
D) Ahue Te Rangi
- 2. What are the large stone statues on Easter Island called?
A) Moai
B) Mana
C) Tiki
D) Haka
- 3. Who carved the moai statues?
A) Romans
B) Mayans
C) Aztecs
D) Rapa Nui people
- 4. What is the purpose of the moai statues?
A) Guard the island
B) Represent ancestors
C) Attract tourists
D) Serve as religious idols
- 5. What is the name of the ceremonial platforms on which the moai statues stand?
A) Marae
B) Sacred Grounds
C) Kava
D) Ahu
- 6. What year was Easter Island annexed by Chile?
A) 1888
B) 1776
C) 1963
D) 1905
- 7. What does the word 'moai' mean in Rapa Nui language?
A) Guardian
B) Spirit
C) Statue
D) Creator
- 8. What is the tallest moai statue erected on Easter Island?
A) Te Pito Kura
B) Ah-u-Aka-Moirea
C) Paro
D) Tukuturi
- 9. Which direction do most of the moai statues face?
A) Inland
B) Toward the ocean
C) West
D) East
- 10. What is the name of the sacred volcano on Easter Island?
A) Mauna Kea
B) Rano Kau
C) Mavicumue
D) Mount Terevaka
- 11. What is the name of the birdman cult that was practiced on Easter Island?
A) Rapa Nui Spirit
B) Tangata Manu
C) Moai Worshipers
D) Mana Bird
- 12. How tall can some of the largest moai statues be?
A) Up to 33 feet (10 meters)
B) Up to 50 feet (15 meters)
C) Up to 20 feet (6 meters)
D) Up to 66 feet (20 meters)
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