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Easter Island
Easter Island is a Polynesian Island located in the Pacific Ocean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the majority of the the island is covered by a national park. Easter Island is well known for its stonework, including carvings, homes, and moai (the large carved heads found around the island).
477 Questions
What state owes its name to having been discovered at Easter time?
It isn't a state, but Easter Island was discovered at Easter time.
Why are the statues of Easter Island important?
The statues are very important because many people believe that they are good omens.
What is the importance is Easter Island to Chile?
The importance Easter Island has to Chile is that the Chilean Indians lived there before they disappeared so Easter Island belongs to Chile. And don't say I'm wrong because I'm Chilean and my ancestor are from Chile
Formed through volcanic activity some 750,000 years ago
How far is Easter Island from Hawaii?
It is around 700 miles (1,126.5 km) from Easter Island to Hawaii.
What practices or customs did the people in Easter Island follow?
They believed in the Cuchanami God!
And they loved their god so much they named every kid in the whole city after him, they even named the girls that, too!
They also did 500 butt kisses each day for him!
How do you get to Easter Island?
Fly to Easter Island! There is an airport in Hanga Roa, the capital city. Just vector in on 27 degrees, 9 minutes South by 109 degrees, 25.5 minutes West, and you are here! Bring money!
Did the Incas built the statues on Easter Island?
No. The Incan empire was in Chile and Argentina; not Easter Island
Who is Papa Moai in Easter Island culture?
hmmm...................... i don't even know what YOU are talking about.
Where is history and culture of Easter Island is most closely tied to?
The history and culture of Easter Island is most closely tied to the Moai culture. The first inhabitants were from a Polynesian sub-group. They left behind the mysterious Moai stone statues.
What conclusion can be drawn from the rat outbreak hypothesis for Easter Island?
The introduction of nonnative species has environmental consequences.
Yes, quite! It it is located in the South Pacific Ocean, miles and miles from any other (Polynesian) islands.
What are the average weather temperatures in Easter Island?
The weather is known as sub tropical maritime, the lowest temperature in 18oC and the highest 28oC
Do the Easter Island head statues really have bodies underground?
They do. After excavation it was found that many had entire bodies completely buried.
well some moai were dated back from 700AD so they are around 1300 years old to 1700 years old
What kind of chickens live on Easter Island?
The Hamburisis chickens lived on Easter Island. They were also known as the chicken of the west.
What actors and actresses appeared in The Easter Island Statue Project - 2008?
The cast of The Easter Island Statue Project - 2008 includes: Robert Wallace as Henry Paley
