Latte Stones Quiz

Where are latte stones primarily found?

• Hawaii, Samoa, and Fiji

• Guam, Saipan, Tinian, and Rota

• The Philippines and Palau

• Japan and Taiwan

What are the two parts of a latte stone called?

• Tasa and Haligi

• Capstone and Foundation

• Brain Coral and Basalt

• Pillar and Base

What materials are used to make latte stones?

• Granite and Marble

• Sandstone and Shale

• Limestone (coral rock) and Basalt (volcanic rock)

• Concrete and Clay

What does the Latte of Freedom symbolize?

• A new era of technology

• Strength and identity of the Chamorro people

• Tourism on the island

• Modern architecture

How were the stones for latte stones obtained?

• Imported from neighboring islands

• Carved from already existing coral or quarried from rock

• Made from molten lava

• Collected from riverbeds

The pillars of the latte stones are called the ______, and the capstones are called the ______.

The Mariana Islands include Guam, Saipan, Tinian, Rota, and other smaller islands such as ______, ______ and ______.

• Maug, Pagan, Asuncion
• Japan, Kogashima, Hahajima

• Chuuk, Yap, Palau

• Luzon, Mindoro, Leyte

Latte stones were used as ______ to hold up houses and dwellings.

• pillars
• decorations

• statues

• trees

Latte stones are a symbol of ______ and ______ for the Chamorro people.

• harmony and peace
• wealth and power
• beauty and tradition
• strength and resilience

Today, latte stones inspire artworks such as jewelry, carvings, paintings, and the giant lookout called the ______.