Give another name for Easter Island
Rapa Nui
Where is Easter Island?
Pacific Ocean (near Chile)
When did the Polynesian people settle on the island?
More than 1000 years ago
Who discovered the island?
Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen
When was the island discovered?
Easter Sunday 1722
Why is it called Easter Island?
Because it was discovered on Easter Sunday
What are the statues called?
Moai
How many statues are there?
Around 900
How old are the statues?
500-750 years old
What do the statues represent?
the spirits of chiefs or ancestors, but not proven
What do some statues have on their head?
A topknot
How tall are the statues?
4 meters
How much do statues weigh?
12 or 13 tons
What is the name of the biggest Moai?
Paro
Do statues have bodies?
Yes, most of them
How many volcanoes are there on the island?
3
