How long did the Hawaiian Empire last?
98 Years
How many Social Classes are there in the Hawaiian Empire?
4
Was the Empire highly advanced?
The Empire was Highly advanced, the Iolani Palace had electricity and telephones before the U.S. White House.
What is one of the rarest seal species in the world, found only in the Hawaiian Islands?
The Hawaiian Monk Seal
Who was the last reigning monarch?
Queen Liliʻuokalani
When Did The Hawaiian Empire Fall?
What is the lowest rank on the Hawaiian Empire Social Pyramid?
Kauwā (outcasts)
Was Hawaii an independent country?
Yes
What is the official state bird of Hawaii?
The Nēnē or Hawaiian Goose
Historically, it is referred to as the Hawaiian Kingdom rather than an empire.
When did the Hawaiian Empire start?
1795 BC
What is the 2nd lowest rank on the Hawaiian Empire Social Pyramid?
Makaʻāinana (commoners)
Who was the first ruler of the Hawaiian Empire?
King Kamehameha I
What are 2 land animals that are native to Hawaii?
The Hawaiian Hoary Bat & The Gold Dust Day Gecko
How many dynasties ruled the Hawaiian Kingdom?
Two
How long did Ali'i Queen Liliʻuokalani rule?
2 Years
What is the 2nd highest rank on the Hawaiian Empire Social Pyramid?
Kahuna (priests/specialists)
When did Hawaii get its first Constitution?
King Kamehameha III enacted the first constitution in 1840.
What are 3 sea animals that are native to Hawaii?
The Green Sea Turtle, The Spinner Dolphin, & The Monk Seal
Who united the Hawaiian Islands?
King Kamehameha I (Kamehameha the Great)
How long did Ali’i Kamehameha III rule?
9 Years
What is the highest rank on the Hawaiian Empire Social Pyramid?
Aliʻi (ruling chiefs)
How did the Hawaiian Monarchy end?
In 1893, a group of mostly American and European businessmen, backed by the U.S. military, staged an illegal coup and overthrew Queen Liliʻuokalani.
What is a Hawaiian Honeycreeper?
Hawaiian honeycreepers are a group of small, colorful songbirds native to the Hawaiian Islands.
How long was Queen Liliʻuokalani imprisoned for?
8 Months