10 Questions
What is the approximate height range of the moai statues on Anakena beach?
4 to 33 feet
What did Thor Heyerdahl do that made Easter Island famous?
Made Easter Island famous
How far is Easter Island from its nearest inhabited neighbour, Pitcairn?
1,300 miles
What theory did Pulitzer Prize winner Jared Diamond propose about the construction and movement of the moai statues?
Many people were needed to build and move the moai
What is the main economic dependency of Easter Island today?
Tourism
José Antonio Tuki is an archaeologist studying the moai statues on Easter Island.
False
The first Polynesians arrived at Rapa Nui (Easter Island) by canoe.
True
Easter Island is located 2,150 miles east of its nearest inhabited neighbor, Pitcairn.
False
Pulitzer Prize winner Jared Diamond proposed that the moai statues were moved using advanced machinery.
False
All of the jobs on Easter Island are independent of tourism.
False
Study Notes
Easter Island
- The moai statues on Anakena beach have an approximate height range.
- Thor Heyerdahl made Easter Island famous through his work.
- Easter Island is located 2,150 miles east of its nearest inhabited neighbor, Pitcairn.
Theories about Moai Statues
- Pulitzer Prize winner Jared Diamond did not propose that the moai statues were moved using advanced machinery.
- No evidence suggests the use of advanced machinery in the construction and movement of the moai statues.
History and Economy
- The first Polynesians arrived at Rapa Nui (Easter Island) by canoe.
- Today, Easter Island's main economic dependency is tourism.
- Not all jobs on Easter Island are independent of tourism, implying a significant reliance on tourism.
People
- José Antonio Tuki is an archaeologist studying the moai statues on Easter Island.
Test your knowledge about Easter Island's famous moai statues. Learn about their size, weight, and the ancient methods used to create and transport them. Explore the history and cultural significance of these impressive sculptures.
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