- 1. Easter Island, known locally as Rapa Nui, is a remote island located in the southeastern Pacific Ocean. Famous for its iconic moai statues, this UNESCO World Heritage site draws visitors from around the world. The island's Polynesian culture, unique language, and traditional music and dance add to its allure. With its stunning landscapes, archaeological sites, and rich history, Easter Island offers a fascinating blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage that captivates all who journey to this enigmatic island.
What is the indigenous name for Easter Island?
A) Copiapo
B) Rapa Nui
C) Tupungato
D) Chiloe
- 2. Which country does Easter Island belong to?
A) Brazil
B) Chile
C) Argentina
D) Peru
- 3. Who built the Moai statues on Easter Island?
A) Rapa Nui people
B) Spanish explorers
C) Polynesian migrants
D) Portuguese settlers
- 4. What is the capital of Easter Island?
A) Puerto Ayora
B) Hanga Roa
C) Tahiti
D) Tahoe City
- 5. What year were the Moai statues made a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) 1980
B) 1995
C) 2005
D) 2010
- 6. What is the name of the volcanic crater that the Moai statues originated from?
A) Mauna Loa
B) Mount Taranaki
C) Rano Raraku
D) Mauna Kea
- 7. How tall can some of the Moai statues be?
A) Up to 20 feet (6 meters)
B) Up to 33 feet (10 meters)
C) Up to 50 feet (15 meters)
D) Up to 40 feet (12 meters)
- 8. What caused the decline of the Rapa Nui civilization?
A) Environmental degradation and resource depletion
B) European conquest
C) Internal conflict
D) Disease outbreak
- 9. What tree species is native to Easter Island and was once widespread before deforestation?
A) Toromiro
B) Bamboo
C) Palm
D) Oak
- 10. Where can visitors see the most iconic Moai statues facing the ocean on Easter Island?
A) Ahu Akivi
B) Ahu Tongariki
C) Anakena Beach
D) Rano Kau
- 11. What are the famous stone statues on Easter Island called?
A) Moai
B) Obelisk
C) Tiki
D) Totem
- 12. Easter Island is located in which ocean?
A) Pacific Ocean
B) Atlantic Ocean
C) Indian Ocean
D) Arctic Ocean
- 13. Which European country sent the first Jesuit missionaries to Easter Island in the 19th century?
A) France
B) Portugal
C) Italy
D) Spain
- 14. What is the name of the festival celebrated by the Rapa Nui people during February?
A) Carnaval
B) Tapati Rapa Nui
C) Inti Raymi
D) Diablada
- 15. What is the ceremonial village complex with stone houses on Easter Island called?
A) Hanga Roa
B) Ahu
C) Vinapu
D) Orongo
- 16. What is the oldest known archaeological site on Easter Island called?
A) Ahu Tahai
B) Hanga Roa
C) Rano Raraku
D) Anakena
- 17. What year did Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen first visit Easter Island?
A) 1492
B) 1722
C) 1850
D) 1945
- 18. What is the largest Moai statue ever erected on Easter Island?
A) Ah U'u
B) Paro
C) Tukuturi
D) Hoa Hakananai'a
- 19. What is the main economic activity on Easter Island?
A) Agriculture
B) Tourism
C) Fishing
D) Mining
- 20. What do scientists believe was the main cause of the decline of Easter Island's civilization?
A) Warfare
B) Famine
C) Disease
D) Deforestation
- 21. Which iconic Moai statue was taken by the British and can be found in the British Museum?
A) Paro
B) Hoa Hakananai'a
C) Tukuturi
D) Te Pito O Te Henua
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