History/ mōʻaukala
Culture/moʻomeheu
Land/Āina
Language/ōlelo
Miscellaneous/
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What number state was Hawaii & what year?
50 (kanalima) & August 21, 1959
100
What 2 languages are spoken in hawaii?
Hawaiian & English
100
What Ocean surrounds Hawaii?
Pacific Ocean (moana pākī)
100
What does Aloha mean?
Aloha is a Hawaiian word with many meanings, ranging from love, peace, and compassion to pity and grief. It's commonly used, especially by visitors to Hawaii, to mean "hello" and "goodbye."
100
How many islands are there in Hawaii?
7
200
What military base was attacked during WW2?
Pearl Harbor
200
In Hawaiian culture, this is presented as a welcoming gesture or to mark a special occassion.
Lei
200
How many volcanoes does hawaii have?
The island of Hawaiʻi comprises five volcanoes, of which two (Kilauea and Mauna Loa) are still active.
200
What does Ohana mean?
Family
200
What sport was invented in Hawaii?
Surfing (heʻe nalu)
300
Who discovered Hawaii?
Captain James Cook
300
This Hawaiian cultural icon features colourful costumes, grass skirts, graceful hand movements and the signature swaying hips.
Hula (Originally a male-only dance, the hula is now an expression of happiness and fun that can be performed by both men and women.)
300
What is the capital of Hawaii?
Honolulu
300
What is a hawaiian party called?
Luau
300
Hawaii is one of 2 US states where this is illegal.
Gambling (Piliwaiwai)
400
What is Hawaii's nickname?
The Aloha State
400
How many letters are in the Hawaiian alphabet?
12
Vowels: A, E, I, O, U
Consonants: H, K, L, M, N, P, W
400
Name 3 of the 7 islands of Hawaii
Maui, O'ahu, Kaua'i, Moloka'i, Lana'i, Ni'iahu, Hawaii
400
What does Mahalo mean?
Thank you
400
Hawaii is the only US state that grows this.
Coffee (Kope)
500
What was Hawaiis name before named Hawaii?
The Sandwich Islands
500
What is the state bird of Hawaii?
Hawaiian Goose (Nene)
500
On the island of Kauai, By law, no building can be taller than a _____.
Palm tree ( 4 stories tall)
500
What does Honu mean?
Turtle
500
What is Hawaiis state fish?
humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa
