🛎️4C: Rapa Nui - Easter Island

Approximately how many Moai statues are cataloged on Easter Island?

What is the primary significance of the Moai statues to the Rapa Nui people?

• They are symbols of wealth.

• They are used for religious rituals.

• They are used for navigation.

• They represent deceased ancestors.

How did the Rapa Nui people traditionally move the Moai statues?

• By floating them on rafts.

• By dragging them with animals.

• By making them 'walk' using ropes.

• By rolling them on logs.

What is one of the major threats to the Moai statues today?

• Deforestation

• Climate change

• Volcanic eruptions

• Earthquakes

What are the Rapa Nui people building to protect the Moai statues from rising sea levels?

• Shelters

• Retaining walls

• Dams

• Fences