Hawai‘i Facts 1

How many islands make up the State of Hawai‘i?

• Eight

• Seven

• Nine

• Six

Answer explanation

There are eight islands that make up the State

of Hawai‘i: Niʻihau, Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi,

La naʻi, Maui, Kahoʻolawe and the Big Island of

Hawai‘i.

What is the capital of the State of Hawai‘i?

• Honolulu

• Maui

• Kaua‘i

• Hilo

How many counties are there in the State of Hawai‘i?

• Four

• Three

• Five

• Six

Answer explanation

There are four counties in the State: Honolulu,

Maui, Kauaʻi and Hawai‘i.

When did Hawai‘i become the 50th state of the United States?

• August 21, 1959

• July 4, 1950

• December 7, 1941

• January 1, 1960

Answer explanation

On August 21, 1959, Hawai‘i became the 50th

State. Statehood Day is an official state

holiday in Hawai‘i.

What is the nickname for the State of Hawai‘i?

• The Aloha State

• The Pineapple State

• The Island State

• The Pacific State

Who united the eight major Hawaiian Islands in 1810?

• King Kamehameha the Great

• Captain James Cook

• Queen Lili‘uokalani

• King Kalākaua

Answer explanation

King Kamehameha the Great conquered and

united the eight major Hawaiian Islands in 1810.

He ruled the kingdom until his death in 1819.

A lifelike statue of King Kamehameha stands

prominently in the historic Capital District of

downtown Honolulu.

Who made his first visit to the Hawaiian Islands in 1778 and named the group of islands the Sandwich Islands?

• Captain James Cook

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

Answer explanation

Captain James Cook, an English explorer, made

his first visit to the Hawaiian Islands in 1778.

He named the group of islands the Sandwich

Islands in honor of the Earl of Sandwich.

What is the only royal palace on American soil?

• ‘Iolani Palace

• Buckingham Palace

• Versailles Palace

• Topkapi Palace

Answer explanation

‘Iolani Palace is the only royal palace on

Āmerican soil. It was built by King David

Kala kaua and later occupied by his sister,

Queen Liliʻuokalani.

Who wrote the lyrics to Hawai‘i Pono‘ī, the State song of Hawai‘i?

• King Kalākaua

• Queen Lili‘uokalani

• David Y. Ige

• Henry Berger

Answer explanation

In 1874, King Kalakaua wrote the lyrics to

“Hawai‘i Pono‘ī ,” the State song. The song

was composed by Henry Berger, leader of

the Royal Hawaiian Band. Today, the band

is the oldest and only full-time municipal

band in the U.S.

How far is Hawai‘i from California?

• 2,390 miles

• 1,500 miles

• 3,850 miles

• 2,000 miles

Answer explanation

Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, Hawai‘i is the most isolated population center on earth. Hawai‘i is 2,390 miles from California and 3,850 miles from Japan.