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Kamehameha Dynasty

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is true about the “Law of the Splintered Paddle”?    

a)
  1. Kamehameha was trying to make peace with fishermen when they turned on him

b)
  1. Kamehameha created a law that punished robbery and murder with death

c)

Kamehameha was lost at sea when his paddle broke

d)
  1. Kamehameha made peace in the end with the fishermen

2.

What events seemed to show that the gods favored Kamehameha in his attempts to   gain control of the Islands? 

a)
  1. Pele showered lava and deadly cinders on Keōua’s army in Ka’ū

b)
  1. Lono granted Kamehameha favor

c)
  1. Kū caused great damage to Keōua’s army

d)

He was the guardian of the War God Kū-kaʽilimoku

3.

What was the importance of the battle of Nu‘uanu?

a)

The battle allowed Kamehameha to reclaim his birthplace Kohala

b)

Kamehameha was victorious

c)

It was the beginning of the unification of the Hawaiian Islands

d)

Kamehameha overcame Western Influence and conquered

4.

How did Western influences impact The Battle of Nu'uanu

a)

By contributing money

b)

Kamehameha used canons, guns and advice from foreigners

c)

Foreigners were not present - it was a battle between Hawaiians

d)

Foreigners were neutral in this battle

5.
  1. How did Kaua‘i finally become a part of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i? 

a)
  1. Kaumuali’i realizes that he cannot resist the army of Kamehameha and surrenders

b)
  1. Kamehameha sails to Kaua’i after the Battle of Nu’uanu and conquers it

c)
  1. Kaumuali’i marries Ka’ahumanu and gives her Kauai

d)
  1. Kaumuali’i and Kamehameha share the rule of Kauai

6.
  1. Why is Isaac Davis important to the Hawaiian people 

a)
  1. Trusted advisor to Kamehameha I

b)
  1. Helped with Western weapons during the Battle of Nu’uanu

c)
  1. Discovered the plot to poison Kaumuali’i of Kaua'i

d)
  1. Was an ambassador to Great Britain

7.
  1. How was Henry ‘Ōpūkaha‘ia important in bringing Christianity to the Islands

a)
  1. He printed the first bible

b)
  1. He was inspirational in converting Ka’ahumanu to Christianity

c)
  1. He was the first Missionary in Hawai’i

d)

He inspired the first Missionary School for the education of “heathen” youth

8.
  1. What were  factors that led to the ending of Kapu system

a)
  1. Liholiho feasted openly with men and women after his crowning

b)
  1. The death of Kamehameha

c)
  1. Kahuna Hewahewa gives permission for it to end 

d)
  1. The system had been weakening over time

9.
  1. What were the assignments of the missionaries who first came to Hawai’i

a)
  1. Farm and build houses, schools and churches

b)
  1. Create a current map of the islands

c)
  1. Lead Hawaiians away from their religion

d)
  1. Learn Hawaiian and teach the bible

10.
  1. What were the three influences from abroad that caused a decline in the health and population of the Islands? 

a)
    1. Infanticide and the slaughtering of women and children in war

b)
  1. Diseases were introduced

c)
  1. Sandlewood Trade

d)
  1. The Panic of 1819

11.
  1. What is NOT an effect of the whaling trade on the Islands? 

a)
  1. It improved the economy with an increase in the demand for goods and services

b)
  1. The sailors brought diseases and distirbed the social order

c)
  1. Agricultural production increases and becomes an industry

d)
  1. Whale oil becomes a major source of fuel in the islands

12.
  1. What were some effects of the growth of trade under the rule of Kamehameha III

a)
  1. Hawaii becomes an important center for transpacific business

b)
  1. Honolulu grows and becomes a stable business community

c)
  1. Major countries such as the United States and Great Britain send permanent representatives

d)
  1. Hawaiians begin printing their own currency or money

13.
  1. For what three accomplishments is Kamehameha IV best remembered? 

a)
  1. He oversaw a time of population increase in the Hawaiian community

b)
  1. He opposed annexation

c)
  1. He raised funds to build the Queen’s Hospital

d)
  1. He led the government through the smallpox plague

14.
  1. What actions were taken to prevent the spread of smallpox?

a)
  1. Quarantine and limited travel

b)
  1. Temporary Hospitals

c)
  1. Removing all foreigners

d)
  1. Vaccinations

15.
  1.  Why did many Americans want the Hawaiian Islands annexed to the United States?

a)
  1. The United States was interested in expansion

b)
  1. The United States was interested in supporting the Hawaiian Sugar trade

c)
  1. Britain and France supported annexation

d)
  1. It was the perfect reprovisioning stop for trade with the far east

16.
  1. What important changes were brought about by the Constitution of 1864?


a)
  1. Increased the power of the king and his cabinet

b)
  1. Required voters to be literate and own property

c)
  1. Combined the House of Reprsentives and House of Nobles

d)
  1. Abolished the office of Kuhina Nui

17.
  1. How did economics change during the time of Kamehameha V?

a)
  1. Whaling declined

b)
  1. Sugar expanded while prices for it rose and fell

c)
  1. Agriculture expanded

d)
  1. Tourism starts to develop

18.
  1. The difference between a Monarchy and a Constitutional Monarchy is:

a)
  1. Monarchy has sole ruler & CM shares between ruler and cabinet

b)
  1. Monarchy has sole ruler who writes the constitution

c)
  1. Monarchy is a dynasty who rules together with a constitution

d)
  1. Monarchy shares the rule with the constitution

19.

Which of the following best describes the role of foreign advisors in Kamehameha's military campaigns?

a)

They refused to participate in any conflicts

b)

They led the Hawaiian armies into battle

c)

They provided strategic advice and modern weaponry

d)

They only traded goods with the Hawaiians

20.

  1. What was a significant result of the arrival of Christian missionaries in Hawai‘i?

a)

  1. The Hawaiian language was first written down

b)

  1. Missionaries became the ruling class

c)

  1. Traditional Hawaiian religion became more widespread

d)

  1. Whaling was banned by the missionaries

21.

Which of the following was a direct consequence of the whaling industry in the Hawaiian Islands?

a)

Immediate abolition of the monarchy

b)

Decline in population due to emigration

c)

Complete isolation from the outside world

d)

Increased contact with foreigners and introduction of new goods