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Kamehameha's Legacy and the Law of the Splintered Paddle

Kamehameha's Legacy and the Law of the Splintered Paddle

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RL.7.9, RI.6.2, RI.5.5

+10

Standards-aligned

Created by

Amelia Wright

FREE Resource

Standards-aligned

CCSS.RL.7.9
,
CCSS.RI.6.2
,
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RL.8.9
,
CCSS.RL.6.2
,
CCSS.RL.8.2
,
CCSS.RI.8.2
,
CCSS.RI.7.2
,
CCSS.RL.7.2
,
CCSS.RI.6.5
,
CCSS.RI.7.5
,
CCSS.RI.8.5
,
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
,
The video explores Kamehameha's rise to power in Hawaii, his military conquests, and the establishment of the Law of the Splintered Paddle, a significant human rights law. It discusses his reforms in agriculture and land division, his interest in trade, and the influence of Western ideas. The video also covers diplomatic challenges, the creation of Hawaii's flag, and the transition of power to his son Liholiho, leading to future challenges with the arrival of missionaries.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason Kamehameha targeted O'ahu after securing Maui?

To secure trade routes

To defeat Kalanikūpule

To establish a new capital

To gather more weapons

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What law did Kamehameha enact to protect the rights of individuals?

Law of the Warrior

Law of the Sea

Law of the Splintered Paddle

Law of the Sacred Lands

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary focus of Kamehameha's reforms?

Religious practices

Economic stability

Military expansion

Educational development

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Kamehameha reform the land division system in Hawaii?

By increasing land ownership

By decentralizing power

By promoting agricultural development

By reducing parcel self-sufficiency

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Kamehameha ensure his political power remained unchallenged?

By appointing loyal governors

By frequent military campaigns

By isolating Hawaii from foreign influences

By diplomatic marriages

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What commodity was crucial to Kamehameha's trade with China?

Sandalwood

Coconuts

Fish

Sugar

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Kamehameha's response to the king of Kaua'i's submission?

He accepted him as a vassal

He exiled the king

He executed him

He imprisoned him

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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