Overview on the Life of Kauikeauoli (Kamehameha III)

What does Kauikeauoli mean?

• Born of the Heavens

• Child of the Sun

• Placed in the Dark Clouds

• Ruler of the Sea

Who was Kauikeauoli's father?

• Kaikio’ewa

• Kamehameha

• Liholiho

• Kalākua

What significant event happened on June 6, 1825?

• Kauikeauoli chose his birth date

• Kauikeauoli was proclaimed king of Hawaii

• Kauikeauoli was born

• Kauikeauoli married Nāhi’ena’ena

Who raised Kauikeauoli as his hānai son?

• Chief Kaikio’ewa

• Kamehameha

• Chiefess Kīna’u

• Ka’ahumanu

What did Kauikeauoli enjoy playing with during his childhood?

• Traditional Hawaiian instruments

• Wooden figures of gods

• Toy boats with little brass cannons

• Stone game pieces

Who was Kauikeauoli's mother?

• Kalākua

• Keōpūolani

• Ka’ahumanu

• Nāhi’ena’ena

What did Kauikeauoli declare during his proclamation as king?

• He would rule alone without any chiefs

• His kingdom would be one of letters

• He would conquer all islands

• He would abolish the kapu system

Who did Kauikeauoli marry, causing controversy?

• Ka’ahumanu

• Nāhi’ena’ena

• Chiefess Kīna’u

• Keōpūolani

What action did Kauikeauoli take in 1833?

• He took control of the government

• He left Hawaii to travel the world

• He officially became a Christian

• He abolished the monarchy

Who returned to serve as co-ruler with Kauikeauoli after his actions in 1833?

• Chiefess Kīna’u

• Ka’ahumanu

• Nāhi’ena’ena

• Chief Kaikio’ewa