What do the statues represent?
the spirits of chiefs or ancestors, but not proven
Who discovered the island?
Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen
How tall are the statues?
4 meters
What is the name of the biggest Moai?
Paro
Do statues have bodies?
Yes, most of them
Where does the rock used for the moai come from?
From the volcanoes
Where is Easter Island?
Pacific Ocean (near Chile)
When was the island discovered?
Easter Sunday 1722
Is Easter Island protected?
Yes, by the Rapa Nui National Park
How much do statues weigh?
12 or 13 tons
Give another name for Easter Island
Rapa Nui
How old are the statues?
500-750 years old
What is the name of the most important volcano?
Rano Raraku
Why is it called Easter Island?
Because it was discovered on Easter Sunday
What do some statues have on their head?
A topknot
How many volcanoes are there on the island?
3
Does Easter Island have many trees?
No, they were chopped down to transport the moai
How many statues are there?
Around 900
What are the statues called?
Moai
When did the Polynesian people settle on the island?
More than 1000 years ago