Easter Passage

What is the primary cause of the decline of Easter Island's civilization according to the passage?

• Deforestation

• Alien invasion

• Natural disasters

• European colonization

Which tree species became extinct on Easter Island due to overharvesting and rat proliferation?

• Easter Island Palm

• Coconut Palm

• Banyan Tree

• Pine Tree

What was the main diet of Easter Islanders before the decline of their civilization?

• Porpoise

• Land birds

• Molluscs

• Rats

Why were the Easter Islanders unable to build sea-worthy canoes after 1400?

• Lack of palm wood

• Lack of skilled labor

• Lack of motivation

• Lack of tools

What happened to the bird population on Easter Island as a result of deforestation?

• Birds went extinct

• Birds migrated to other islands

• Birds adapted to new conditions

• Birds increased in number

What was the state of Easter Island when Europeans discovered it in 1722?

• Barren landscape with no trees over ten feet

• Lush forest with abundant wildlife

• Thriving civilization with advanced technology

• Island covered in snow

What lesson does the passage suggest we learn from the history of Easter Island?

• The dangers of deforestation

• The importance of alien contact

• The benefits of European colonization

• The need for technological advancement