Hawaiian Culture and Traditions

On what occasion would you most likely wear a lei?

• A trip to the dentist

• A camping trip

• Your birthday

• To get a haircut

What would most likely be served at a traditional Hawaiian luau?

• Pizza

• Burgers

• Hot Dogs

• Mangos

What did early Hawaiians use the hula dance for?

• As a way to tell stories

• As a way to bring good weather

• For physical exercise

• To intimidate rival islands

What made outrigger canoes suitable for ocean travel?

• The island they were from

• Their name

• Their design

• Their color

How were King Kamehameha's luaus different than luaus before his?

• Men and women were not allowed to sit next to each other

• Only women attended

• Only men attended

• Men and women were allowed to sit next to each other

Why did early Hawaiians use the hula to tell stories?

• There was no written language

• They liked to dance

• There was no spoken language

• They hated dancing

Who brought the lei to Hawaii?

• Native Americans

• The French

• Polynesian visitors

• An Imposter

What is one reason outrigger canoes were so large?

• They have been part of Hawaiian culture for 1,000 years.

• They were made by Polynesians.

• They were large enough to hold people and supplies.

• It's a competitive sport now.

How is the culture/traditions in Hawaii different today than they were in the past?

• Outrigger Canoeing is now a competitive sport.

• Lei Day is celebrated every May 1 since 1929.

• Hula Auana is the current style of dancing, Hula Kahiko is more traditional.

• King Kamehameha is the reason men and women sit together at luaus now.

• All of these are correct.