Hawaiian Monarchy Quiz

Before European contact, how were the Hawaiian Islands politically structured?

• Ruled by a foreign power

• Governed by a council of elders

• Each island had its own high chief

• Unified under a single ruler

Who was the first European explorer to make contact with Hawaii?

• Vasco da Gama

• Captain James Cook

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

What significant role did the Kuhina Nui play in the Hawaiian Kingdom?

• A foreign ambassador

• A military leader

• Equivalent to a prime minister

• It was a religious title

Which king's reign marked the end of the Kamehameha male line?

• Kalakaua

• Kamehameha V

• Kamehameha IV

• Kamehameha III

What was the outcome of the election after Kamehameha V's death?

• A foreign ruler was appointed

• The monarchy was abolished

• Hawaii became a republic

• Kalakaua became king

What was a major consequence of the free trade agreement with the United States during Kalakaua's reign?

• Hawaii's independence was secured

• Increased American influence in Hawaii

• A military alliance was formed

• A decline in the sugar industry

Who was the first and only reigning queen of the Hawaiian Kingdom?

• Queen Victoria

• Queen Kaahumanu

• Queen Elizabeth

• Queen Liliʻuokalani

What led to Queen Liliʻuokalani's abdication?

• Her voluntary resignation

• Rebellion and forced abdication

• A new constitution was accepted

• A peaceful transition of power

What happened to Hawaii after it was annexed by the United States?

• It remained an independent kingdom

• It was returned to the monarchy

• It was governed as a territory

• It became a U.S. state immediately

Who is a potential candidate for restoring the Hawaiian monarchy today?

• James Campbell

• Quentin Kawananakoa

• Simon Metcalfe

• John Young