Hawaiian History Quiz

What does it mean to speak fluently?

• To struggle with words

• To speak or write smoothly and easily

• To whisper so no one hears

• To use only one language

What is a conspiracy?

• A public meeting for discussing laws

• A secret plan made by a group of people

• A celebration of Hawaiian culture

• A type of traditional Hawaiian chant

How did the Hawaiian Islands become a confederation?

• The islands were never united

• The chiefs signed an agreement with foreign nations

• The islands united under King Kamehameha

• Each island remained independent

What does it mean to negotiate?

• To demand something without discussion

• To make an agreement through discussion

• To ignore problems between groups

• To go to war over disagreements

In ancient Hawaiian society, how were ali‘i (chiefly) titles passed down?

• By election

• Through a lottery system

• They were given to the strongest warrior

• They were hereditary, passed from parent to child

What is an example of a scandal in Hawaiian history?

• The construction of ‘Iolani Palace

• The false accusations against Queen Liliʻuokalani

• The signing of the Hawaiian Constitution

• The creation of the Merrie Monarch Festival

What do Siam and Burma have in common with Hawaii?

• They both had strong ties with King Kamehameha

• They both became U.S. territories

• They both dealt with European influence and colonization pressures

• They were both ruled by Queen Liliʻuokalani

What is a recitation in Hawaiian culture?

• A sacred temple used for worship

• A large gathering of chiefs

• The act of saying something from memory, like a chant

• A traditional Hawaiian feast

What was the role of a Kahuna Kuahau?

• A warrior who protected the king

• A person who kept and shared genealogy records

• A farmer who grew taro for the community

• A teacher of hula

What is poi made from?

• Cooked breadfruit

• Pounded taro root

• Mashed bananas

• Roasted pig