It was probably colonized before 1000 C.E., meaning it had a stable human population before New Zealand. During the 1800s, European diseases and the slave trade coupled with civil strife and deforesta
It was probably colonized before 1000 C.E., meaning it had a stable human population before New Zealand. During the 1800s, European diseases and the slave trade coupled with civil strife and deforestation led to the near destruction of its Polynesian civilization. Over 90 percent of the population was destroyed, leaving few people alive to interpret the numerous large stone monuments on the island, known as the Moai Statues. For ten points, name this island, discovered by Europeans on a namesake holiday.
It was probably colonized before 1000 C.E., meaning it had a stable human population before New Zealand.
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