Exploring Hawaiian History and Geography

What is the name of the largest island in the Hawaiian archipelago?

• Maui

• Oahu

• Hawaii (The Big Island)

• Kauai

Who was the first European explorer to arrive in Hawaii?

• Christopher Columbus

• Captain Cook

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

What is the traditional name for the Hawaiian people’s long-distance migration canoes?

• Outrigger

• Catamaran

• Waʻa

• Kayak

Which Hawaiian king is known for uniting the Hawaiian Islands?

• King Lunalilo

• King Kamehameha I

• King Kalakaua

• King Kamehameha III

What is the capital city of Hawaii?

• Hilo

• Honolulu

• Lahaina

• Kailua

Which group introduced Christianity to Hawaii in the 19th century?

• Spanish Conquistadors

• British Sailors

• American Missionaries

• French Traders

Which two islands are the farthest apart in the Hawaiian chain?

• Oahu and Maui

• Kauai and Hawaii (The Big Island)

• Molokai and Lanai

• Maui and Hawaii (The Big Island)

Which of the following best describes the route taken by ancient Polynesians to reach Hawaii?

• Across the Atlantic Ocean from Africa

• North from South America

• West from the Marquesas Islands in the Pacific

• East from Japan

Which natural feature is most responsible for the formation of the Hawaiian Islands?

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic activity

• Glaciers

• River erosion

What was the main purpose of the first missionaries who arrived in Hawaii?

• To trade goods

• To spread Christianity

• To conquer the islands

• To search for gold