Exploring the Unique Features of Hawaii

Exploring the Unique Features of Hawaii

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

FREE Resource

The video explores Hawaii's cultural and historical aspects, starting with the meaning of 'Aloha' in the Hawaiian language, which signifies both 'hello' and 'goodbye'. It highlights Hawaii as the only U.S. state with an official native language and a unique alphabet. The video delves into the history of the Hawaiian monarchy, the overthrow in 1893, and Hawaii's transition to a U.S. state in 1959. It also covers the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, marking the U.S. entry into WWII. Post-war, Hawaii became a popular tourist destination, with tourism being a significant part of its economy. The video concludes with Hawaii's role as a producer of pineapples, sugarcane, coffee, and surfers.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'Aloha' mean in the Hawaiian language?

Thank you

Both Hello and Goodbye

Goodbye

Hello

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about the Hawaiian alphabet?

It has 26 letters

It has 13 letters

It has 10 letters

It has 20 letters

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which fish is known as the state fish of Hawaii?

Opah

Mahi Mahi

Ahi

Humuhumunukunukuapua'a

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the first king to unite the Hawaiian Islands?

King Kamehameha I

King Lunalilo

King Kamehameha II

King Kalakaua

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did Hawaii become a U.S. state?

1898

1959

1941

1960

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event happened at Pearl Harbor in 1941?

The Hawaiian monarchy was overthrown

Hawaii was discovered

The U.S. Navy was attacked by Japan

Hawaii became a state

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major part of Hawaii's economy?

Technology

Tourism

Manufacturing

Mining

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many main islands do most tourists visit in Hawaii?

5

4

7

6

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a major product of Hawaii?

Coffee

Sugarcane

Wheat

Pineapples