the moai Flashcards

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1
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where are 95% of statues located? middle right island

A

Rano Raraku

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2
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SITE OF: …….. Number:…. And all nearly…..

A

the heads, 397, have bodies

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3
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Nau Nau

A

Best preserved

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4
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Paro

A

Largest Moui, 40 tonnes

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5
Q

Top of map, Aturi Huki

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1955 first restored

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6
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Anakena beach

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first contact with Polynesians in 1900-1200AD

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7
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Highest point

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1663 ft

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8
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natives called the island

A

Rapa Nui

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9
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left coast, Tahai, only Moai with original ……

A

look, eyes

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10
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THE island, First discovered in

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1722 on easter sunday

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11
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POP:1722

A

3000

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12
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POP:1877

A

111

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13
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Decentands today

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4000

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14
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non natives today

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2000

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15
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Tongariki, right coast

A

largest AHY 15 moai restored 1992-98

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16
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The mysteries of the standing Moai: max distance moved:

A

12 miles

17
Q

The mysteries of the standing Moai: legends claim they were moved by

A

walking

18
Q

The mysteries of the standing Moai:Total moved and erected standing by 1700

A

490

19
Q

The mysteries of the standing Moai: Total moved and erected by 1722-1838

A

all 490 fell/toppled

20
Q

The mysteries of the standing Moai: cause of the toppling

A

unknown

21
Q

Total number standing today:

A

50

22
Q

Easter island belongs to what nation

A

Chille 1888

23
Q

The Moai: Total number carved

A

937

24
Q

The Moai: Who they Represent

A

Gods and leaders

25
Q

3 main Moai type

A

part buried, fallen, standing

26
Q

Main Quarry site:

A

Rono Raruka

27
Q

Height and weight range:

A

5-10 tonnes, 10-30ft