Lei'd Back - Tropical Trivia!

What is the name of this Hawaiian flowered necklace?

• A flower necklace

• Lei

• Kamlian

• Demilian

Answer explanation

The custom of wearing leis originated with the indigenous Hawaiians, who wove necklaces of leaves or ferns or sometimes strung dried shells, fruits, beads, or bright feathers for personal adornment. Hawaiians celebrate Lei Day on May 1, symbolizing their tradition of friendliness.

During which season do humpback whales typically migrate through the Hawaiian islands?

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

• Spring

Answer explanation

It is estimated that as many as 10,000 humpback whales travel from Alaska to visit the Hawaiian Islands every winter!

What is the Hawaiian state flower?

• daisy

• orchid

• plumeria

• yellow hibiscus

Answer explanation

It is known as Ma'o hau hele in the Native Hawaiian language. The yellow hibiscus is the official state flower of Hawaii

How many islands does Hawaii have?

• 204

• 137

• 21

• 34

Answer explanation

The 8 largest are the most well known but there are 137 islands and 5 counties that, together, form the state of Hawaii.

What is the Hawaiian state bird?

• Toucan

• Flamingo

• Hawaiian Honeycreeper

• Nene

Answer explanation

The nene, or Hawaiian goose (Branta sandwicensis) was designated the official state bird of Hawaii in 1957

True or False: Jurassic Park and Jurassic World were filmed in Hawaii.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Jurassic Park found most of its locations on Kauai, the smallest and most beautiful of the four major Hawaiian islands, despite the best efforts of Hurricane Iniki, which flattened the sets

What year did James Cook "discover" Hawaii?

• 1778

• 1888

• 1672

• 1548

Answer explanation

ames Cook and his crews were the first 'haole' to visit the Hawaiian archipelago when they arrived on the island of Kauaʻi on 18 January 1778

Hawaii is also known as ...

• The Volcanic State

• The Mahalo State

• The Aloha State

• The Surfside State

Answer explanation

Hawaii's state nickname is the Aloha state. It became the official nickname in 1959 the same year that Hawaii was admitted to the Union

What is the Capital of Hawaii

• Waikiki

• Honolulu

• Waimea

• O'ahu

Answer explanation

Honolulu (/ˌhɒnəˈluːluː/; Hawaiian: [honoˈlulu]) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Hawaii

The Capital city is on which island

• O'ahu

• Maui

• The Big Island

• Kaua'i

Answer explanation

The capital of Hawaii extends about 10 miles (16 km) along the southeastern shore of Oahu Island and 4 miles (6 km) inland across a plain into the foothills of the Koolau Range.