Hawaiian 1
Which flower is a symbol of the island of Hawaii?
A: White Gardenia
B: Yellow Hibiscus
C: Red Pua Lehua (‘Ohi’a blossom)
D: Pink Plumeria
C: Explanation: The red Pua Lehua, also known as the ‘Ohi’a blossom, is the island’s symbolic flower.
Duke Kahanamoku, a Native Hawaiian, was an Olympic swimmer for the U.S. national team. But he’s probably best known for popularizing what sport
Surfing
Known as "le'ahi," or "brow of the tuna" in Hawaiian, what is the English name of the volcanic cone that is Hawaii's most popular state park?
Diamond Head
How many of the islands that make up Hawaii are represented on the state flag?
eight
The Hawaii State flag consists of a Union Jack in the upper left hand corner and eight alternating red and blue stripes, representing the eight major islands of the island chain. They are Hawaii, Maui, Lanai, Kahoolawe, Molokai, Ohau, Kauai, and Niihau.
How many letters are in the Hawaiian Alphabet?
12 letters
What is the highest point on the island of Hawaii?
A: Haleakalā
B: Mauna Loa
C: Hualālai
D: Mauna Kea
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Mauna Kea is the highest point on the island, rising to 13,803 feet (4207.2 meters).
North and South Island, the two main islands of New Zealand, are separated by a strait named for what British explorer, who was the first European to sail through it and was also the first European to make contact with the Hawaiian Islands?
James Cook (The Cook Strait)
To honor a man who became more famous as the namesake for a popular food, Captain Cook gave what name to the islands now known as Hawaii?
Sandwich Islands
Hawaii is also known as what state?
Aloha state
Aloha means hello in Polynesian.
What island of Hawaii has the largest population?
Oahu
What is the largest settlement on the island of Hawaii?
A: Kailua-Kona
B: Waimea
C: Hilo
D: Pāhoa
C. Hilo is the largest settlement and the county seat of Hawaii County.
The Kona Coast of Hawaii's Big Island is the only major production area in the U.S. of what crop?
Coffee
Although most of the world’s supply are grown in Hawaii as a result of its volcanic soil, the Macadamia tree is actually native to which other country?
Austrailia
Tell me which star rises directly above Hawaii?
Answer: Arcturus
Called Hokule'a by Hawaiians, Arcturus is the brightest star in the northern celestial hemisphere. It is in the constellation Bootes.
What is Hawaii's state bird?
Nene
What is the tallest mountain in the world when measured from its sea floor base to its peak?
Mauna Kea is considered the world’s tallest mountain when measured from its sea floor base to its peak, reaching about 33,000 feet.
A'a and pahoehoe are words from the Hawaiian language used to describe differing types of what naturally occurring substance?
Lava
Between 1778 and 1878 Hawaii's native population decreased by 80% to 90%. What was the reason for this?
introduction of new diseases
In January, 1778, British Captain James Cook and his crew of about 180 men arrived in Hawaii bringing, among other things, the European diseases smallpox, measles, influenza and whooping cough, for which the natives had no resistance. It is estimated that between 250,000 and 350,000 Hawaiians died in the next 100 years. At that point native Hawaiians still comprised about 75% of the population but that percentage has declined as people from all over the world settled in Hawaii and expanded their families or intermarried.
Which UNESCO World Heritage Site (the only one in Hawaii) is located on Hawai'i Island?
Volcanoes National Park
Often called "The Big Island," the island of Hawai'i is the largest island in the archipelago. Kilauea Volcano, located within the park, is the most active volcano in the world. It has been erupting for over 25 years!
How many separate shield volcanoes make up the island of Hawaii?
A: 4
B: 5
C: 6
D: 7
Answer B: The island of Hawaii is built from five separate shield volcanoes: Kohala, Mauna Kea, Hualālai, Mauna Loa, and Kīlauea
"Dolphin" or "dolphinfish" are sometimes swapped in on menus for the repetitive eight-letter Hawaiian name of what fish that is very much a fish-fish and not a dolphin?
Mahi-mahi
When did Hawaii become a state?
August 21, 1959
On August 21, 1959 Hawaii became a state just a little time after Alaska, making Hawaii the last state to join the Union.
What does "Honolulu" mean?
a. 'King's Crown'
b. 'Sheltered Harbor'
c. 'Heart Flower'
d. 'Honor'
B. Sheltered Harbor