Just The Facts
What is Hawaii's climate?
Tropical
How many islands make up Hawaii?
Eight
Which Hawaiian dance was used as a form of communication?
Hula
What are two endangers species in the Hawaiian Islands?
Monk Seal and Green sea Turtle
In what ocean are the Hawaiian Islands located?
Pacific
What was Hawaii's currency before Annexation?
Barder System
What nation's flag foes the Hawaiian flag have in it's design?
The United Kingdom
What was the original meaning of the Haka?
War dance
What is the state bird of Hawaii?
Nene Bird
In what year was the Hawaiian Kingdom overthrown?
January 1893
What are three important products?
Pineapples, Sandlewood, Sugar cane
What is the size of the Islands in sq miles?
6,423 sq Miles
May 1st
Only Hawaiian nobles (royalty) were allowed to participate in what sport?
Surfing
What year were the Islands unified as one nation?
1795
What was the primary language before annexation?
Olel'o Hawaiian
How many stripes are there on the Hawaiian flag and What do they represent?
How is King Kamehameha day celebrated?
Placing Leis on his statue, parades, festivals.
What three ingredients make up spam musubi?
Spam, Sticky rice and Nori (Seaweed)
Name the two traditional items of clothing for each men and women
Men- Malo
Women- Kilepa
Who was the Leader before annexation?
Queen Liliuokalani
Name three Hawaiian Islands
Kauai, Oahi, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, Hawaii (Big island)
What did King Kamehameha do?
Unify the islands
What is the Hawaiian underground oven called and how does it work?
Imu, the pork is lowered into a hole in the ground, protected by banana leaves lava rocks keep the heat of the fire in the pit to cook the pork.
Why was it once llegal to travel to the Mokes?
It was reserved for island royalty.