Culture
What does "Aloha" mean to you beyond just hello/goodbye?
It means hospitality and a way of life.
What is the capital of Hawaii?
Honolulu
Where can you see the original King Kamehameha statue?
Near Kapa'au in North Kohala on the Big Island
Which Grammy-winning singer was born and raised in Honolulu?
Bruno Mars
When was the monarchy overthrown?
1893
What is the significance of the lei?
Used to celebrate, welcome, or say goodbye, representing friendship and honor.
How many main islands are in Hawaii?
8
What is the name of the most active volcano in Hawaii?
Kīlauea
Who is the Olympic gold medalist raised in hawaii?
Duke Kahanamoku
What was the major agricultural crop that drove the 19th-century economy?
sugar and pineapple
What is the significance of the hula?
Historically used to tell stories and pass down traditions when there was no written language.
What is the largest island in Hawaii?
big island
Which Hawaiian island is the oldest?
Kauaʻi
Which 44th U.S. President was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii?
Barack Obama
When did Hawaii become apart of the U.S.?
August 21, 1959
What is "Hawaiian Time"?
A relaxed approach to scheduling, often meaning 15-30 minutes after an agreed time.
What formed the Hawaiian Islands?
volcanoes and lava
Which Hawaiian island is the youngest?
Hawaii Island/Big Island
Which king united all the Hawaiian islands into one kingdom?
King Kamehameha I
What was the 1941 attack brought the US into WWII that Hawaii was apart of?
Pearl Harbor
Why is Spam so popular in Hawaii?
It has roots in the 1940s, and Hawaii consumes the most per capita in the U.S.
On which island is Pearl Harbor located?
Oahu
How much does the Big Island grow every year?
About 40 acres due to lava flow
Which priest is famous for serving a leper colony on Molokaʻi?
Father Damien
Who was the first king to unite all the Hawaiian islands?
King Kamehameha I