Early Hawaiian Economy Quiz

What was the main economic system in early Hawaiian society?

• Agroforestry and aquaculture

• Industrial manufacturing

• Mining and drilling

• Fishing and hunting

What is an ahupua'a?

• A Hawaiian musical instrument

• A traditional Hawaiian dish

• A land unit from mountains to sea

• A type of Hawaiian dance

Which crop was commonly grown in wetland areas by early Hawaiians?

• Rice

• Wheat

• Taro

• Corn

What was one of the impacts of foreign trade on Hawaii?

• Discovery of new islands

• Cultural and economic shifts

• Introduction of new animals

• Decrease in population

Which industry began to rise in Hawaii in the 1840s?

• Gold mining

• Fishing

• Sugar plantations

• Textile manufacturing

What was a significant export from Hawaii in the early 1800s?

• Gold

• Sandalwood

• Coffee

• Bananas

What did the arrival of whaling ships bring to Hawaii?

• New types of boats

• Trade and foreign influence

• New farming techniques

• New species of fish

Who were the maka'ainana in Hawaiian society?

• The warriors

• The commoners

• The chiefs

• The priests

What happened to Hawaii in 1898?

• It was discovered by Europeans

• It was annexed by the United States

• It gained independence

• It became a kingdom

Who arrived to work on the sugar plantations in Hawaii?

• African traders

• European explorers

• Asian immigrants

• Australian farmers