Moai Statue Movement and Theories

The video explores the mystery of the Moai statues on Easter Island, focusing on their creation, transportation, and placement on platforms called ahu. While some speculate extraterrestrial involvement, scientists propose various Earthbound theories. Experiments by Thor Heyerdahl, William Malloy, Pavel Pavel, and Charles Love tested different methods of moving the statues. The persistent legend of 'walking' Moai led Terry Hunt and Carl Lipo to demonstrate a technique where small groups could rock the statues forward. In 2011, this method was successfully used to move a 10-ft statue, offering a new perspective on ancient practices.

What material were the Moai statues carved from?

• Granite

• Marble

• Volcanic tuff

• Sandstone

What is the name of the platforms on which the Moai statues were placed?

• Mahu

• Ahu

• Pahu

• Tahu

Which explorer led a team to drag a Moai statue using a tree trunk?

• William Malloy

• Thor Heyerdahl

• Terry Hunt

• Charles Love

What did William Malloy use to theorize the movement of Moai statues?

• A life-sized replica

• A full-scale model

• A computer simulation

• A desktop model

Which engineer worked with Thor Heyerdahl to move a statue with a twisting motion?

• Terry Hunt

• Carl Lipo

• Pavel Pavel

• Charles Love

What method did Charles Love use to move a Moai statue?

• By floating it on water

• With a pulley system

• Using a crane

• On a sledge over rollers

What is the oral tradition regarding how the Moai statues were moved?

• They were carried

• They were dragged

• They were floated

• They walked

How many people were involved in the 2011 experiment to 'walk' a Moai statue?

• 18

• 10

• 30

• 25

What was the main goal of the 2011 experiment by Terry Hunt and Carl Lipo?

• To test the durability of the statues

• To replicate ancient carving techniques

• To demonstrate a new theory of Moai movement

• To prove extraterrestrial involvement