Easter Island Quiz

Where is Easter Island located?

• In the Atlantic Ocean

• In the South Pacific Ocean

• Near Australia

• Off the east coast of Africa

What shape is Easter Island?

• Circle

• Square

• Triangle

• Rectangle

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What are the famous statues on Easter Island called?

• Tiki

• Moai

• Stonehenge

• Pyramids

Who was the first European to visit Easter Island?

• Christopher Columbus

• Captain Cook

• Jacob Roggeveen

• Ferdinand Magellan

Why is it called "Easter Island"?

• Because the Easter Bunny lives there

• It was discovered on Easter Sunday

• The statues look like Easter eggs

• The first explorers arrived on Easter

What is the native name for Easter Island?

• Polynesia

• Tahiti

• Rapa Nui

• Hawaii

How tall are most of the Moai statues?

• About 3 feet (1 meter)

• About 13 feet (4 meters)

• About 30 feet (9 meters)

• About 50 feet (15 meters)

What kind of rock were the Moai statues made from?

• Granite

• Marble

• Tuff (volcanic rock)

• Sandstone

Which country does Easter Island belong to now?

• United States

• France

• Chile

• New Zealand

What is the largest village on Easter Island called?

• Santiago

• Hangaroa

• Lima

• Polynesia