Hōkūleʻa and Traditional Navigation Quiz

Who is Mau Piailug?

• A Hawaiian surfer

• A Micronesian navigator

• A Polynesian fisherman

• A Samoan chief

What is the Hōkūleʻa?

• A traditional Hawaiian dance

• A type of Hawaiian food

• A double-hulled voyaging canoe

• A Hawaiian festival

Why was Mau's knowledge crucial for the Hōkūleʻa voyage?

• He provided financial support

• He was the only available crew member

• He possessed traditional navigation skills

• He designed the canoe

What navigation method did Mau use?

• GPS technology

• Celestial navigation

• Magnetic compass

• Satellite imagery

What challenge did the Hōkūleʻa crew face before the voyage?

• Lack of food supplies

• Inexperience in traditional navigation

• Engine failure

• Political opposition

Where is Mau Piailug originally from?

• Hawaii

• Samoa

• Satawal, Micronesia

• Fiji

What was a significant reason for reviving traditional navigation?

• To win a sailing competition

• To boost tourism

• To reconnect with cultural heritage

• To discover new islands

How did Mau learn navigation?

• Through formal education

• By reading books

• From his grandfather and traditional teachings

• Online courses

What does "wayfinding" refer to in the context of the film?

• Using maps for navigation

• Modern sailing techniques

• Navigating without instruments using natural cues

• Following GPS directions

What role did the stars play in Mau's navigation?

• They were used for storytelling

• They helped determine direction

• They indicated weather patterns

• They were not used