Rapa Nui
Location
The Statues Itself
Theory
100
What is the nickname of this island?
Easter Island
100
What kind of land is the territory?
Island
100
What movie do the statues appear in?
“Hop” (2011)
100
One popular theory is that statues were built by ______.
The aliens
Evidence- “The statues’ impressive sizes may make it tempting to believe other-worldly powers created them instead of a remote island community.”
200
When was Rapa nui found by explorers?
in 1772 by a dutch explorer, named jacob Roggeveen.
200
What ocean is it surrounded by?
Pacific Ocean
200
How were the Moai statues moved?
They were "walked" into place by ropes and balance, rather than being dragged.
200
One theory suggests that the status were "guardians of _____.”
Water
Evidence– “Easter Island has low rainfall. The sculptures are close to freshwater springs, possibly as guardians of water.”
300
What did the Rapa Nui use to worship their ancestral chiefs?
the Maoi statues.
300
What is the capital of Rapa Nui?
Hanga Roa
300
What came along with the statues?
Over 1,000 ritual sites and sacred caves
“Around the coast of the island and populated them with giant figures known as moai. In addition, 1,000 ritual sites were carved and there were many sacred caves dotted around the island.”
Explanation: That evidence shows that Easter Island has many ritual spots along the coast in addition to the statues.
300
True or false:
The Rapa Nui faced the statues outward
False
400
Why did the Rapa Nui worship their ancestral chiefs?
The Rapa Nui believed that worshiping their ancestors would protect and bless the land with boundless fertility
Evidence- “The Rapa Nui practiced an intense form of ancestor worship, carving titanic rock statues of their forbearers called moai out of the pliable volcanic stone of the island. With great effort and precision, the Rapa Nui erected these moai with their backs to the sea, some of which still loom over the crashing surf today. The Rapa Nui believed that by worshiping them the ancestors would protect and bless the Rapa Nui with the boundless fertility of the island.”
Explanation- This evidence shows that the Rapa Nui built/carved these statues to protect and bless the island and to ensure boundless fertility.
400
What country is it located in?
Off the coast of chile
400
How tall can the statues be?
9.8m (32ft)
400
What is this picture showing?
That photo shows the statues facing inward towards the island.
500
How many towns are located on Rapa Nui?
One (Hanga Roa)
500
What is it west and east of?
South America and Tahiti
500
Why did the statues face inwards to the island?
The statues faced inward to signify worship towards the Rapa Nui’s ancestral chiefs, facing towards their late estates.
Evidence-
“As to what the moai are meant to signify, the prevailing theory is that they represent the Rapa Nui’s ancestral chiefs—leaders who, in their cosmological view of the world, descended from gods and protect the islanders from disasters. The hypothesis is supported by the fact that pretty much all of them face inland, to the residencies of their original builders.”
Explanation- Thai evidence shows that the Rapa Nui built/carved these statues so they will protect and bless the island and so they will have boundless fertility.
500
The statues were to worship the Rapa Nui’s_________, facing inwards toward the _____________
ancestral chiefs, past residencies
Reasoning: How this theory would make sense is because the Moai tribe had populated the island before explorers found the island.