The History of Surfing in Hawaii

Who introduced surfing to the Hawaiian Islands?

• Persians who came to Hawaii

• Polynesians who came to Hawaii

• Chinese migrants to Hawaii

• Greek migrants to Hawaii

How does the text describe the Kapu custom for creating a surfboard?

• There would be a special meal prepared together by the family before carving a new surfboard.

• The youngest member of the family would get to select the tree that would be carved into a new surfboard.

• The trees used for a new surfboard could only be selected during the spring season to represent growth.

• Hawaiians would give offerings to the gods before selecting a tree to carve for a new surfboard.

"Missionaries arrived on the islands of Hawaii. They thought surfing was sinful and tried to ban it. They also brought diseases to the islands. By 1800, the Hawaiian population had declined by 48% since Cook had arrived in Hawaii. By 1840, the population had declined by 84%. During this time, surfing almost disappeared."

What conclusion can you draw based on this evidence?

• Surfing almost disappeared because the only remaining surfers left Hawaii to surf in places like Australia and Southern California.

• Surfing almost disappeared because only members of the royal class were allowed to surf in the areas with the best waves.

• Surfing almost disappeared because the Hawaiian population declined so much that there weren't enough people to keep the sport alive.

• Surfing almost disappeared because it became so popular with the missionaries that Hawaiians could not find places to surf.

How did Duke Kahanamoku and George Freeth spread Hawaiian culture to the rest of the world?

• They helped spread surfing, an important part of Hawaiian culture, to the rest of the world and increase its popularity.

• They learned all about the origins of surfing, an important part of Hawaiian culture that came from Southern California originally.

• Surfing is an important part of Hawaiian culture and they organized travel groups to Hawaii for surfing.

• Surfing is an important part of Hawaiian culture and they created lighter boards that made surfing more accessible.

What is the main idea of this text?

• Duke Kahanamoku and George Freeth are two Hawaiian surfers who helped spread surfing to the rest of the world by traveling and demonstrating the sport in places like Australia and California.

• In 2016, the Olympic Committee made surfing an official Olympic sport because it has become the most popular sport in the world, with about 35 million people surfing all over the world.

• Surfing is an important part of Hawaiian culture, history, and spirituality that almost disappeared because of settlers but survived because a few Hawaiian surfers spread it to the rest of the world.

• When settlers arrived to the Hawaiian Islands in the late 1700s and early 1800s, they caused the Hawaiian population to decline by 84%, which also negatively impacted the popularity of surfing.

Definition: To grow in a strong healthy way

• decline

• flourish

• wither
• prosper

Definition: To start or come into being

• Commence
• Initiate
• Terminate
• Originate

What is the definition of decline?

• A gradual decrease or deterioration in quality, quantity, or strength.
• An increase in quality
• A sudden improvement in strength
• A stable state of growth