Hawaiian Kingdom and Pacific Islands Quiz

Who was the first king to unite all the Hawaiian Islands under one rule?

• King Kamehameha I

• King Kalākaua

• Queen Liliʻuokalani

• Captain James Cook

What was the name of the last monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom?

• King Kamehameha V

• Queen Kaʻahumanu

• Queen Liliʻuokalani

• King Kalākaua

In what year was the Hawaiian Kingdom overthrown?

• 1800

• 1893

• 1900

• 1845

What was one main reason the United States wanted control of Hawaiʻi?

• To explore volcanoes

• To build schools

• For military and economic reasons

• To preserve Hawaiian culture

What was the name of the document Queen Liliʻuokalani wrote to protest the annexation of Hawaiʻi?

• The Aloha Letter

• The Petition of Protest

• The Kūʻē Petition

• The Honolulu Declaration

What region includes islands such as Samoa, Tonga, and Fiji?

• Micronesia

• Polynesia

• Melanesia

• Australasia

Which of the following islands is part of Micronesia?

• Fiji

• Palau

• Tonga

• Tahiti

What is a navigational stick chart, traditionally used by Pacific Islanders?

• A calendar

• A religious tool

• A map made of wood and shells to navigate the ocean

• A storytelling device

Which people are known for their long-distance canoe voyages across the Pacific Ocean?

• Inuit

• Vikings

• Polynesians

• Romans

What common challenge do many Pacific Islands face today due to climate change?

• Too many tourists

• Volcanic eruptions

• Rising sea levels

• Earthquakes