Bethany Hamilton
Geography
Wildlife
Sports
State
100

Bethany Hamilton is famous for mastering this popular ocean sport on the beaches of Hawaii.

What is surfing

100

This island, the largest in the archipelago, shares its name with the state itself.

What is the Big Island (or Hawaii)

100

This flightless marine mammal is known to bask on Hawaii's sandy beaches and is one of the most endangered marine mammals in the world.

What is a seal (Hawaiian monk seal)

100

Hawaii is known as the birthplace of this water sport, which ancient kings called heʻe nalu (wave sliding).

What is surfing

100

What year did Hawii become a state

When is August 21, 1959

200

What type of shark attacked Bethany?

What is a tiger shark

200

This world-famous beach and neighborhood in Honolulu is known for its views of Diamond Head.

What is Waikiki

200

This official state bird of Hawaii, a relative of the Canada goose, adapted to life on volcanic slopes by evolving less webbing on its feet

What is the Nene (or Hawaiian goose)

200

From 1980 to 2016, Oahu's Aloha Stadium frequently hosted this annual NFL all-star game.

What is the NFL Pro Bowl

200

The three colors on the Hawaiian flag

What is Red, White, and Blue

300

Who is Bethany's sponsor?

What is Rip Curl

300

This is the capital and largest city of Hawaii, located on the island of Oahu.

What is Honolulu

300

Hawaii's waters are famous for this large reptile, known locally as "Honu," which frequently feeds on sea grass and algae near the shore.

What is the green sea turtle

300

The world-famous Ironman World Championship triathletes swim, bike, and run across this specific Hawaiian island.

What is the Island of Hawaii

300

Hawaii's state tree


What is kukui?

400

This is the two-word title of both Bethany’s autobiography and the 2011 movie made about her life.

What is Soul Surfer

400

Kauai is universally known by this colorful, nature-inspired nickname due to its lush tropical rainforests.

What is the Garden Isle

400

This small, carnivorous mammal was introduced to the islands in 1883 to control rats in sugarcane fields, but it accidentally decimated local bird populations instead.

What is the mongoose

400

This is the official mascot and nickname of the University of Hawaii at Manoa's sports teams.

What are the Rainbow Warriors

400

Hawaii's state flower

What is the yellow hibiscus?

500

What are the names of Bethany's brothers

Who are Noah and Timmy Hamilton 

500

This active shield volcano on the Big Island is home to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and is one of the most active volcanoes on Earth.

What is Kilauea

500

This marine giant migrates from Alaska to the warm, shallow waters of the Auau Channel every winter to mate and give birth

What is the humpback whale

500

Born in Honolulu, this dominant left-handed MMA fighter held the UFC Lightweight Championship from 2008 to 2010.

Who is B.J. Penn

500

Name all of the Hawaii islands (Hint: There are 8)

(Get at least 4 islands for it to count)


Hawaiʻi (the Big Island), Maui, Oʻahu, Kauaʻi, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, Niʻihau, and Kahoʻolawe.