Vocabulary Voyage
What is a Primary Source?
A firsthand account or piece of evidence created during the time of an event.
Where was Captain James Cook born?
Britain (also accepting "England")
What did Hawaiians most value from Cook’s crew?
Nails and metal
What type of trading did Hawaiians use before Cook’s arrival?
Barter system
Who was the King of Hawai'i island when Cook died?
Kalaniopu'u
What is an Expedition?
A journey with a specific purpose, often for exploration or research.
On which island did Cook first make contact with Hawaiians?
Kauai
During what Hawaiian season did Cook first arrive?
Makahiki Season
What type of economy developed after Cook’s arrival?
A market economy (goods traded for money).
Why did Cook decide to go ashore the day he died?
He went to take the King hostage in order to get his stolen boat back.
What is the difference between a Primary Source and a Secondary Source?
A primary source is from the actual time period; a secondary source is created later and analyzes it.
What was the goal of Cook’s third voyage?
To find the Northwest Passage.
Why did some Hawaiians believe Cook was the god Lono?
He arrived during Makahiki and his ships’ sails looked like Lono’s symbols.
What type of change involves the environment and ecosystems?
Ecological Change
Why was Cook’s second arrival to Hawai‘i not welcomed like the first?
Makahiki season was over, and Hawaiians questioned if he was really Lono.
What does Corroborate mean?
To confirm or support information by comparing it with other reliable sources.
What were the names of Cook's two ships he took on his third voyage?
Resolution and Discovery
Why could Cook’s crew communicate with Hawaiians?
They spoke Tahitian, a related Polynesian language.
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What will your team wager?
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ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi began to lose popularity as English spread.
What happened to Hawaiians after new contact with foreigners?
Diseases such as smallpox and measles spread for the first time.
What is Cultural Exchange?
The sharing of ideas, customs, and beliefs between different cultures.
Where do some historians believe was the actual first contact location?
Near Pakalas
Why did the Hawaiians value iron so much?
It was rare and useful for tools, weapons, and fishing gear.
What new foods became part of the Hawaiian diet after Cook’s arrival?
Beef, grains, and sugar.
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He was stabbed in the neck during a fight at Kealakekua Bay.