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Moai (or mo'ai) are monolithic human figures carved from rock on the Polynesian island of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) between 1250 and 1500 CE. Nearly half are still at Rano Raraku, the main moai quarry, but hundreds were transported from there and set on stone platforms called Ahu around the island's perimeter. Almost all moai have overly large heads three-fifths the size of their bodies. The moai are chiefly the 'living faces' (aringa ora) of deified ancestors.The statues still gazed inland across their clan lands when Europeans first visited the island, but most would be cast down during later conflicts between clans.
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Where did moai get their name?
The Moai got their names from their native dinosaurs
How many moai rae there on Easter Island?
There are one hundred twenty nine moai on Easter Island.
Why did they build moai?
They built the moai because it represented as their chiefs, or their powerful ancestors.
When did Moai Better Blues happen?
Moai Better Blues happened in 2008.
Describe the features of Moai?
Moai are monolithic human figures on Easter Island. Moai Seamount is a submarine volcano in the Pacific Ocean west of Easter Island.
What is Fraternal Order of Moai's motto?
The motto of Fraternal Order of Moai is '"Fun with a Purpose.'.
When was Moai Better Blues created?
Moai Better Blues was created on 2008-01-10.
What are the moai made of?
The Easter island Moai (monolithic human figures) are made of rock
How might the making of moai have led to the collapse of the forests on Easter Island?
The transportation of moai across Easter Island required the use of large amounts of wood for rollers and sledges. This extensive deforestation led to soil erosion, impacting the island's ability to sustain agricultural practices, contributing to environmental degradation and the collapse of the forests.
The sacred sites of Easter Island in Polynesia are watched over by?
Moai apex
What about the moai is awe-inspiring?
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Why did they build the moai?
The moai were built by the Rapa Nui people of Easter Island for religious and ceremonial purposes, to honor their ancestors and chiefs. These statues were also believed to hold ancestral spirits and protect the people of the island.
