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The Rongo-Rongo Script: Exploring the Mystery of Easter Island's Written Language

Description: Welcome to the quiz on the Rongo-Rongo Script, the enigmatic written language of Easter Island. Test your knowledge about this ancient script and its fascinating history.
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What is the name of the wooden tablets on which the Rongo-Rongo script is found?

  1. Kohau Rongorongo

  2. Kohau Moai

  3. Kohau Tangata

  4. Kohau Rapanui


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rongo-Rongo script is primarily found on wooden tablets known as Kohau Rongorongo.

Approximately how many Kohau Rongorongo tablets are known to exist today?

  1. 10

  2. 24

  3. 38

  4. 52


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There are approximately 24 known Kohau Rongorongo tablets in existence today.

When was the Rongo-Rongo script first discovered?

  1. 1722

  2. 1770

  3. 1864

  4. 1886


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Rongo-Rongo script was first discovered in 1864 by Eugène Eyraud, a French missionary.

What is the primary material used to create the Rongo-Rongo tablets?

  1. Wood

  2. Stone

  3. Bone

  4. Metal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rongo-Rongo tablets are primarily made from wood, specifically from the toromiro tree.

How many glyphs are believed to exist in the Rongo-Rongo script?

  1. 100

  2. 200

  3. 300

  4. 400


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Rongo-Rongo script is believed to consist of approximately 300 unique glyphs.

What is the predominant writing direction of the Rongo-Rongo script?

  1. Left to right

  2. Right to left

  3. Top to bottom

  4. Bottom to top


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Rongo-Rongo script is typically written from right to left.

What is the primary function or purpose of the Rongo-Rongo script?

  1. Religious texts

  2. Historical records

  3. Genealogical accounts

  4. Astronomical observations


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The exact purpose or function of the Rongo-Rongo script remains unknown and is a subject of ongoing research.

Which of the following is NOT a theory proposed to explain the origin of the Rongo-Rongo script?

  1. Polynesian origin

  2. South American origin

  3. Asian origin

  4. Extraterrestrial origin


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While various theories exist regarding the origin of the Rongo-Rongo script, the idea of an extraterrestrial origin is not a widely accepted hypothesis.

What is the name of the Chilean scholar who made significant contributions to the study of the Rongo-Rongo script?

  1. Alfonso del Río

  2. Felipe González

  3. Salvador Allende

  4. Augusto Pinochet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alfonso del Río, a Chilean scholar, made significant contributions to the study and analysis of the Rongo-Rongo script.

What is the name of the British ethnologist who conducted extensive research on the Rongo-Rongo script?

  1. James Cook

  2. Charles Darwin

  3. Thor Heyerdahl

  4. Thomas Barthel


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Thomas Barthel, a British ethnologist, conducted extensive research and published several works on the Rongo-Rongo script.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced in deciphering the Rongo-Rongo script?

  1. Limited number of surviving tablets

  2. Lack of bilingual texts

  3. Absence of a Rosetta Stone

  4. Insufficient linguistic knowledge


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While the limited number of tablets, lack of bilingual texts, and absence of a Rosetta Stone pose challenges, insufficient linguistic knowledge is not a primary obstacle in deciphering the script.

What is the name of the software developed to aid in the analysis and interpretation of the Rongo-Rongo script?

  1. Rongorongo Explorer

  2. Kohau Analyzer

  3. Glyph Decoder

  4. Script Solver


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rongorongo Explorer is a software tool specifically designed to assist in the analysis and interpretation of the Rongo-Rongo script.

Which of the following is NOT a proposed method for deciphering the Rongo-Rongo script?

  1. Comparative linguistics

  2. Statistical analysis

  3. Machine learning

  4. Carbon dating


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Carbon dating is a technique used to determine the age of artifacts, not a method for deciphering written scripts.

What is the name of the international organization dedicated to the study and preservation of the Rongo-Rongo script?

  1. UNESCO

  2. ICOM

  3. ICOMOS

  4. Rongo-Rongo Foundation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Rongo-Rongo Foundation is an international organization established specifically for the study and preservation of the Rongo-Rongo script.

Which of the following is NOT a museum where Kohau Rongorongo tablets are currently housed?

  1. British Museum

  2. Louvre Museum

  3. Metropolitan Museum of Art

  4. Easter Island Museum


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While the British Museum, Louvre Museum, and Metropolitan Museum of Art house Kohau Rongorongo tablets, the Easter Island Museum does not.

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