Trench Toast
This multi-legged creature was a constant, biting companion to soldiers in the trenches.
What are lice?
In 1884-85, European leaders met at this conference to carve up Africa like a Thanksgiving turkey.
What is the Berlin Conference?
Mr. Queja attended this university that Dawns purple and silver whose mascot is a "Lope."
This weapon, first used by the Germans, made soldiers feel like they were drowning in their own lungs.
What is Poisonous gas?
If someone tells you to “hana hou” after a great performance, they want you to do this.
What is do it again?
Soldiers sometimes stood in water for so long their feet started to rot, a condition known as this.
What is Trench Foot?
Britain took control of this country’s canal, effectively controlling a shortcut between Europe and Asia.
What is Egypt?
Before stepping into education, Mr. Queja time leading visitors through history and nature as part of this U.S. organization.
What is the National Park Service?
These vehicles were first introduced at the Battle of the Somme but had a nasty habit of breaking down.
What are Tanks?
If you're looking for “da kine,” you’re probably searching for this.
What is something that you can't remember the name of?
If you wanted a hot meal in the trenches, you’d probably have to settle for this infamous canned meat product.
What is Bully Beef?
This secret agreement between Britain and France divided up the Ottoman Empire before WWI even ended.
What is the Sykes-Picot Agreement?
Growing up, Mr. Queja was often called by this fiery nickname, which comes from my Hawaiian name.
What is Keahi
This bolt-action rifle was the standard weapon for British infantry.
What is the Lee-Enfield?
This common Pidgin phrase, often paired with a shaka, means “take it easy” or “don’t worry.”
What is no worries or easy braddah?
To keep soldiers entertained, this eight-legged “warrior” often participated in underground gladiator fights.
What is a Trench Spider?
In one of the biggest historical “backstabs,” Britain promised independence to this group, then turned around and divided their land.
Who are the Arabs?
My childhood dog had a name that might make you think he was a little... scratchy.
What is Itchy?
The Germans nicknamed this new automatic weapon “The Devil’s Paintbrush.”
What is the machine gun?
If someone calls you “lolo,” they’re not exactly giving you a compliment.
What is crazy or dumb?
This horrifyingly named metal device was used to remove rats from the trenches.
What is a Bayonet or Trench Club?
The U.S. "bought" this massive territory from Spain for $20 million after the Spanish-American War.
What is the Philippines?
Mr. Queja once dominated the mat and won a state championship in this wrestling style.
What is Freestyle?
Soldiers used these creative yet brutal weapons to clear enemy trenches up close.
What are Trench Clubs?
If a local auntie tells you to “pau hana,” it means this part of the day is over.
What is Finish working?