Oceania Practice Flashcard

Front

Which place did the first settlers probably come from to get to Easter Island?

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South America

Front

What is the native name of Easter Island?

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Rapa Nui

Front

What is the name of the statues that were carved on Easter Island?

Back

Moai

Front

This means many islands

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Polynesia

Front

What type of rock are the statues on Easter Island called?

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Volcanic rock

Front

Today, Easter Island is owned by whom?

Back

Chile

Front

About how many years ago were the Moai carved?

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500

Front

What was the problem with the Alien theory for the movement of the Moai? Options: They did not have enough, They did not fly in this part of the world, Smallpox destroyed them

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There is no proof that they exist

Front

Micronesia means...

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tiny islands

Front

Melanesia means...

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Black islands