WorksheetsKamehameha Dynasty
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is true about the “Law of the Splintered Paddle”?
Kamehameha was trying to make peace with fishermen when they turned on him
Kamehameha created a law that punished robbery and murder with death
Kamehameha was lost at sea when his paddle broke
Kamehameha made peace in the end with the fishermen
What events seemed to show that the gods favored Kamehameha in his attempts to gain control of the Islands?
Pele showered lava and deadly cinders on Keōua’s army in Ka’ū
Lono granted Kamehameha favor
Kū caused great damage to Keōua’s army
He was the guardian of the War God Kū-kaʽilimoku
What was the importance of the battle of Nu‘uanu?
The battle allowed Kamehameha to reclaim his birthplace Kohala
Kamehameha was victorious
It was the beginning of the unification of the Hawaiian Islands
Kamehameha overcame Western Influence and conquered
How did Western influences impact The Battle of Nu'uanu
By contributing money
Kamehameha used canons, guns and advice from foreigners
Foreigners were not present - it was a battle between Hawaiians
Foreigners were neutral in this battle
How did Kaua‘i finally become a part of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i?
Kaumuali’i realizes that he cannot resist the army of Kamehameha and surrenders
Kamehameha sails to Kaua’i after the Battle of Nu’uanu and conquers it
Kaumuali’i marries Ka’ahumanu and gives her Kauai
Kaumuali’i and Kamehameha share the rule of Kauai
Why is Isaac Davis important to the Hawaiian people
Trusted advisor to Kamehameha I
Helped with Western weapons during the Battle of Nu’uanu
Discovered the plot to poison Kaumuali’i of Kaua'i
Was an ambassador to Great Britain
How was Henry ‘Ōpūkaha‘ia important in bringing Christianity to the Islands
He printed the first bible
He was inspirational in converting Ka’ahumanu to Christianity
He was the first Missionary in Hawai’i
He inspired the first Missionary School for the education of “heathen” youth
What were factors that led to the ending of Kapu system
Liholiho feasted openly with men and women after his crowning
The death of Kamehameha
Kahuna Hewahewa gives permission for it to end
The system had been weakening over time
What were the assignments of the missionaries who first came to Hawai’i
Farm and build houses, schools and churches
Create a current map of the islands
Lead Hawaiians away from their religion
Learn Hawaiian and teach the bible
What were the three influences from abroad that caused a decline in the health and population of the Islands?
Infanticide and the slaughtering of women and children in war
Diseases were introduced
Sandlewood Trade
The Panic of 1819
What is NOT an effect of the whaling trade on the Islands?
It improved the economy with an increase in the demand for goods and services
The sailors brought diseases and distirbed the social order
Agricultural production increases and becomes an industry
Whale oil becomes a major source of fuel in the islands
What were some effects of the growth of trade under the rule of Kamehameha III
Hawaii becomes an important center for transpacific business
Honolulu grows and becomes a stable business community
Major countries such as the United States and Great Britain send permanent representatives
Hawaiians begin printing their own currency or money
For what three accomplishments is Kamehameha IV best remembered?
He oversaw a time of population increase in the Hawaiian community
He opposed annexation
He raised funds to build the Queen’s Hospital
He led the government through the smallpox plague
What actions were taken to prevent the spread of smallpox?
Quarantine and limited travel
Temporary Hospitals
Removing all foreigners
Vaccinations
Why did many Americans want the Hawaiian Islands annexed to the United States?
The United States was interested in expansion
The United States was interested in supporting the Hawaiian Sugar trade
Britain and France supported annexation
It was the perfect reprovisioning stop for trade with the far east
What important changes were brought about by the Constitution of 1864?
Increased the power of the king and his cabinet
Required voters to be literate and own property
Combined the House of Reprsentives and House of Nobles
Abolished the office of Kuhina Nui
How did economics change during the time of Kamehameha V?
Whaling declined
Sugar expanded while prices for it rose and fell
Agriculture expanded
Tourism starts to develop
The difference between a Monarchy and a Constitutional Monarchy is:
Monarchy has sole ruler & CM shares between ruler and cabinet
Monarchy has sole ruler who writes the constitution
Monarchy is a dynasty who rules together with a constitution
Monarchy shares the rule with the constitution
Which of the following best describes the role of foreign advisors in Kamehameha's military campaigns?
They refused to participate in any conflicts
They led the Hawaiian armies into battle
They provided strategic advice and modern weaponry
They only traded goods with the Hawaiians
What was a significant result of the arrival of Christian missionaries in Hawai‘i?
The Hawaiian language was first written down
Missionaries became the ruling class
Traditional Hawaiian religion became more widespread
Whaling was banned by the missionaries
Which of the following was a direct consequence of the whaling industry in the Hawaiian Islands?
Immediate abolition of the monarchy
Decline in population due to emigration
Complete isolation from the outside world
Increased contact with foreigners and introduction of new goods
