Geographic Location
True or False: Hawaii is located on the southern hemisphere?
False!
True or False: The Ukulele is made out of wood
True!
True or False: Kahiko is the new version of hula dancing?
False!
What does the word Ukulele mean?
This word means "Jumping Flea".
What continent is Hawaii located on?
Hawaii is located in the continent of North America.
True or False: The Ipu is a percussion instrument
True!
True or false: 'Auana is a more flowing style of hula dancing
True!
When did Hawaii become a state?
On August 21, 1959 Hawaii became an official state.
What country is Hawaii part of?
Hawaii is a part of United States of America.
Name all 5 of the commonly used instruments in Hawaii
The Ukulele, The Ipu The Pahu, The Ohe Hanu Ihu, and The Kâ`eke `eke.
Name the instrument that is paired with 'Auana
The Ukulele
Who wrote the song "Aloha Oe"?
Queen Lili'uokalani wrote the song "Aloha Oe".
What sea borders Hawaii?
Hawaii is bordered by the Pacific Ocean
Describe The Ohe Hanu Ihu
The Ohe Hanu Ihu is a flute made out of wood that you play with your nostril. To play the instrument, you blow across the holes with your nose while pinching one of your nostrils shut.
What does "Auana" mean?
It means to wander
Who brought the Ukulele to Hawaii?
Originally, the Portuguese workers from the island of Madeira brought the Ukulele to Hawaii.
Name the three geographic landmarks in Hawaii.
The Mauna Loa, The Iolani Palace, and The Pearl Harbour.
Describe The Kâ`eke `eke
The Kâ`eke `eke is a type of drum. They are used by hula dancers and are made of bamboo. They look like shutes of various sizes, and are played simply by striking them on the ground.
Name at least one of the three instruments commonly used during Kahiko
Rhythm sticks, Gourds carved into drums and rattles, or Bamboo sticks.
Name at least two of the four famous hawaiian artists
Don Ho, Anuhea Jenkins, The Brothers Cazimero, and Ledward Kaapana.