TED-Ed: The Hawaiian story of the king's betrayal | Sydney Iaukea

Pakaa, inheritor of the sacred wind gourd, becomes a trusted attendant to King Keave Nui Aumi but is betrayed by envious navigators. Exiled to Molokai, he trains his son Kwa Pakaa in the ways of the winds. The king, realizing his mistake, searches for Pakaa. Kwa Pakaa, through cunning and mastery of the winds, avenges his father and restores their rightful place. The legacy of the winds is preserved, ensuring their names and power are never forgotten.

What was the primary reason for Pakaa's downfall?

• His lack of skills

• His own arrogance

• Envy from the king's navigators

• A natural disaster

Where did Pakaa take refuge after fleeing from the king's navigators?

• Oahu

• Hawaii Island

• Molokai

• Kaula

How did Kwa Pakaa gain the king's trust during the storm?

• By calming the storm

• By building a new canoe

• By revealing his identity

• By defeating the navigators

What did Kwa Pakaa wager in the canoe race against the fishermen?

• His father's position

• His bones

• His catch of flying fish

• His knowledge of the winds

What was the outcome of the canoe race proposed by Kwa Pakaa?

• The race was canceled due to a storm

• The fishermen won easily

• Kwa Pakaa lost the race

• Kwa Pakaa won and revealed his identity

What did the king promise upon Pakaa's return?

• Restoration of his lands and position

• A grand feast

• A new kingdom

• A new title

What did Pakaa and Kwa Pakaa ensure about the knowledge of the winds?

• It would be forgotten

• It would be kept secret

• It would be shared with everyone

• It would never be lost or undermined