TRADITIONS
This is a way to greet other Hawaiians
honi ihu/nose rub
The two offical languages of Hawaii
English and Hawaiian
The first inhabitants of Hawaii
Polynesians
Two levels of government
A state and 4 counties
How many main Gods are there
4
This is a necklace often made from flowers, bird feathers , shell , seeds and hair.
A lei
How many letters in the Hawaiian alphabet
13
King Kamehameha did this
Unify the six islands
David Y. Ige is
The 8th governor of Hawaii
Do people still practice the Hawaiian religion, if so who
Yes,The ancient Hawaiian religion and mythology are still alive and followed by local residents
Why are Hulas preformed?
Religious proposes, entertainment and to preserve historical events.
What effected the forming of the Hawaiian language
Polynesian Expansion/ Mingling with other islands
When did the Tahitians and other Pacific islanders land in Hawaii
Between 500 and 1300 AD
Who was the first European in Hawaii
Captain James Cook
What do Hawaiians believe happens after death
Native Hawaiians believe that a person's iwi, which is a person's spiritual essence that remains in the bones, lives on even after death.
A pa’ina or Aha’aina
A traditional Hawaiian dinner party.
Why was Hawaiian banned
The Hawaiian language had been banned from school instruction in 1896, after the U.S. government illegally overthrew the Hawaiian government.
What happened in 1819?
Leholiho, son of Kamehameha defied tradition abolishing the kapu system
Hawaiians were divided into three main classes, what are they?
ali’i (chiefs), maka’ainana (commoners) and kahuna (priests)
Animism is
the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence.
The ancient Hawaiian code of conduct of laws and regulations
Kapu
What is HA'AHA'A and HO'OMA'EMA'E
Their core value is HA'AHA'A it means humility To be ha'aha'a is highly praised and respected.HO'OMA'EMA'E – Living with respect and honoring one's person and body inspires others by example. Pure, clean and to cleanse.
When did Hawaii become a state of the USA
6 main Hawaiian islands
Kaua’I, O’ahu, Molaka’i, Lāna’I, Maui and Hawaii island itself.
Name one of the main Gods and their Representations
Kāne, Kanaloa, Kū, and Lono. Kāne is the God of creation, Kanaloa is the God of the ocean, Ku is the God of war and male pursuits, and Lono is the God of peace, rain, and fertility.