Ted Ed: The History and Significance of Surfing

Where did modern surfing originate?

• Polynesian islands

• Hawaiian islands

• Peru

• West Africa

What was the spiritual and social code governing surfing in Hawaii called?

• Olo

• Kahuna

• Alaia

• Kapu

Which type of surfboard was reserved only for chieftains?

• Olo boards

• Paipo boards

• Alaia boards

• Shortboards

Who described wave sliding in 1777?

• Captain Cook

• Duke Kahanamoku

• William Anderson

• George Freeth

What was the biggest threat to surfing in the 19th century?

• New illnesses introduced by Europeans and Americans

• Lack of interest

• American Christian missionaries

• Overfishing

Who was known as the 'Hawaiian Wonder'?

• Alexander Hume Ford

• Duke Kahanamoku

• George Freeth

• William Anderson

In which year did Hawaii become a U.S. state?

• 1959

• 1907

• 1914

• 1893

What type of surfboard did many Hawaiians ride that resembled today's shortboards?

• Paipo boards

• Alaia boards

• Koa boards

• Olo boards

Who traveled to Australia and New Zealand in 1914 to demonstrate surfing?

• George Freeth

• Alexander Hume Ford

• William Anderson

• Duke Kahanamoku

What was the primary material used to make traditional Hawaiian surfboards?

• Plastic

• Fiberglass

• Wood

• Metal