Ōlelo Hawai'i
What is No in Ōlelo
A'ole
Who is Māui? What is one of the things he did?
Demigod, (i.e. sun)
Is a heiau kapu?
Yes!
What were bird feathers used to make?
Kahili and capes.
Name this bird:
I'iwi
Respond with the correct response:
HO'O MAU KAU KAU?
Ae!
What’s a moʻolelo?
A story or tale/legend.
You visit the kings house without notice. Kapu or A'ole Kapu?
KAPU!
What were the capes the ali'i wore were made of?
Bird feathers.
What is a hale?
A house.
Multiple Choice: "E olelo!"
A. Speak! (command)
B. Speak (statement)
C. Neither
A. Speak! (command)
Who are the Menehune and what do they do? What are they known for?
They are a species of little people in Hawai'i no taller than any of you. They're known for their mischievous behavior and building massive structures quickly at night.
Can women and men eat together?
A'ole Kapu or Kapu?
Kapu!
How did ancient Hawaiians catch fish traditionally?
Using fish ponds or boats.
What is a honu?
A turtle.
Translate:
Mahalo nui e Sayuri no ka lei!
Thank you Sayuri for the lei!
Who are Pele and Namaka?
What were they gods of and how were they related to each other?
They were goddess of the sea (Namaka) and goddess of volcanoes (Pele). They were sisters who fought with each other.
True or false:
You can walk on a chief's path.
False! It is Kapu!
What was a common symbol of status/royalty Hawaiians wore or had?
Capes or staffs.
Why do Native Hawaiian birds continue to approach extinction?
Avian Malaria
Count to 10 in Ōlelo backwards.
1-Ekahi
2-Elua
3-Ekolu
4-Eha
5-Elima
6-E'ono
7-E'hika
8-E'walu
9-E'iwa
10-Umi
What happened when the kapu system ended?
The old Hawaiian religion and rules ended, and the heiau were destroyed.
True or false:
It is okay to disturb a cave that has remains of an ali'i (a tomb).
False!
What is an ahu'pua'a? Full details.
Water system. 3 parts.
What kind of animal is an ‘alalā?
A bird/crow.