Easter Island Flashcards
1
Q
Who settled Easter Island and how was this discovered?
A
The Polynesians, discovered through DNA comparisons
2
Q
Who recorded coming upon the inhabitants of Easter Island?
A
The Dutch who were at the time the most advanced civilization on Earth meeting the isolated islanders
3
Q
Thoughts on the downfall of the Easter Island people?
A
Deforestation (erosion, lack of resources)
Rats (food competitor)
The little ice age (stress)
