History of the Ukulele

History of the Ukulele

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Interactive Video

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7th Grade

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JoAnna Pearson

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary type of instruments used in Hawaii before the ukulele?

Wind instruments

Percussion instruments

Electronic instruments

String instruments

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the ukulele originally come from?

Spain

Hawaii

Portugal

Brazil

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the first recognized makers of the ukulele?

Hawaiian craftsmen

American musicians

Portuguese cabinet makers

Spanish luthiers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which king was instrumental in popularizing the ukulele in Hawaiian culture?

King Kamehameha

King David Kalakaua

King George III

King Manuel II

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did the ukulele play in traditional Hawaiian music as per King David Kalakaua's influence?

It accompanied hula dances

It was used in religious ceremonies

It was used for children's education

It was played in royal processions