CKLA Unit 5 Chapter 5

Why did Pele choose Kilauea as her home?

• Because it was the closest to her birthplace
• Because it had the most beautiful trees
• Because it was far above the reach of her sister, the ocean goddess
• Because it was the largest island in the chain

What was the relationship between Hi'iaka and Pele?

• They were distant acquaintances
• They were enemies
• They were best friends
• They were sisters

What is the cultural significance of Pele and her story in Hawaiian culture?

• She is seen as a powerful and respected goddess
• She is seen as a minor character in Hawaiian mythology
• She is seen as a destructive force
• She is seen as a symbol of love and marriage

What did Hi'iaka fear would happen if Pele lost her temper?

• Pele would send out rivers of lava to burn down the trees
• Pele would send out a tsunami to destroy the trees
• Pele would send out a hurricane to uproot the trees
• Pele would send out a blizzard to freeze the trees

How are volcanoes viewed in Hawaiian and Klamath mythology?

• As minor characters in mythology
• As symbols of love and marriage
• As destructive forces
• As powerful and respected gods

What impact did Pele's actions have on the environment and the people around her?

• She caused natural disasters
• She made the gods happy
• She created new land and islands
• She destroyed land and everything on it

What did the Klamath people do to try and help Loha?

• They called a meeting with the tribal elders
• They prayed to the gods
• They offered gifts to Monadalkni
• They hid Loha from Monadalkni

What did the Klamath chief's daughter, Loha, refuse to do?

• Recite ancient chants
• Marry Monadalkni
• Hide from Monadalkni
• Make offerings to Pele

What did Monadalkni do when he found out that Loha had refused him?

• He waged a violent, fiery battle with Sahale Tyee.
• He threw lightning bolts and spewed fireballs from his mouth.
• He caused the top of the mountain to collapse.
• He raged inside his mountain, making it shake and rumble.

Who is Pele?

• The Hawaiian goddess of fire and volcanoes
• The Hawaiian goddess of the ocean and seawater
• The Hawaiian goddess of love and marriage
• The Hawaiian goddess of the forest