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Hawaiian Deity

100

The Demi god who can shape-shift into a pig?

Kamapua'a

200

Known as one of the major Hula deity? Also known to be a deity of the forest, and fertility. 

Laka

300

Who is the father of Nānaue ?

Kāmohoali'i

400

On Oahu, at Ko'olaupoko, the demi god Maui tricked what 2 major Hawaiian gods? When he did, Maui created the hill known as Maelieli during the event. 

Kane and kanaloa 

500

Name at least 3 other siblings or relatives of Pele?

Hi'iaka

Kāmohoali'i

Pele

Namaka'okahai

Kane-Hekili

Kanehoalani

Haumea

Lā'au Lapa'au

100

Aloe is a great plant for healing. Name one ailment or pain that it is used for?

burns, cuts, rashes, insects bites, ulcers 

200

'Awa is a herb, that is used by using its roots, to make a liquid, that is than ingest, what is one pain that it can help with?

muscle relaxation, lessen back pain, insomnia, calms mind and body.

300

'Ilima is an herb recommended mostly for females, what types of complications can it help, name at least one.  

Fertility, regulation of period cycle, strengthen woman reproductive organs, helps with cramps, builds blood tissue. 

400

Noni is a very powerful fruit known throughout the Pacific. For us in Hawaii, what are two ailments that it can heal? 

Boils, wounds, sores, broken bones, cancer, diabetes, High blood pressure, weak immune system.

500

This is a la'au that dose not heal, it is actually used as a poison. It is used to catch fish.

'Akia

Wayfinding and Navigation

100

Trade winds always blow from the __________?

East (E) or East north east (ENE)

200

What year did the Hōkūle‘a journey, and arrive at Tahiti? (First time)

1976

300

Lae O Kealaikahiki (point of the pathway to Tahiti) is located on which Hawaiian island?

Kaho‘olawe

400

Master Polynesian navigators memorize the rising and setting positions of hundreds of stars. One way of helping to organize this information is the Hawaiian star compass which divides the sky into eight families of stars occupying ____  houses. The houses indicate the position of stars rising and setting at the horizon.

32 Houses 

500

1. Ke Ka o Makali‘i ("The Canoe-Bailer of Makali‘i")
2. Iwikuamo‘o ("Backbone")
3. Manaiakalani ("The Chief's Fishline")
4. Ka Lupe o Kawelo ("The Kite of Kawelo")

Which of these star lines is primarily used to sail to Tahiti?

Iwikuamo‘o ("Backbone")