Kahoolawe: History and Cultural Significance

The video explores the history of Kahoolawe, a sacred Hawaiian island, and its transformation due to US military occupation. It highlights the impact of colonization on Hawaiian culture and sovereignty, leading to a movement to reclaim the island. Activists, including the Protect Kahoolawe Ohana, fought against military use, leading to a halt in bombings and efforts to restore the island. Kahoolawe now symbolizes hope and the ongoing struggle for Hawaiian sovereignty.

What was the original name of the island of Kahoolawe?

• Kauai

• Lanai

• Molokai

• Kohei Malamalamu Kanaloa

Who were the first people to arrive in the Hawaiian archipelago?

• Asian traders

• Polynesian voyagers

• American settlers

• European explorers

What significant event occurred in Hawaii in 1893?

• The first Polynesian voyagers arrived

• The first sugar plantation was established

• Hawaii became a U.S. state

• The Hawaiian monarchy was overthrown

What was the main goal of the Aloha organization in the 1970s?

• To promote tourism in Hawaii

• To reclaim Hawaiian sovereignty and land

• To establish new sugar plantations

• To build new resorts

What was the primary focus of the Protect Kahoolawe Ohana group?

• To promote Hawaiian tourism

• To protect and restore Kahoolawe

• To develop new military bases

• To establish new sugar industries

What was the outcome of the class-action civil suit against the Navy?

• The Navy was allowed to continue bombings

• The Navy was given full control of the island

• The Navy had to clean up the island and allow partial access

• The island was sold to private developers

What cultural ceremony was revived by the activists on Kahoolawe?

• Makahiki ceremony

• Hula dance

• Ukulele concert

• Luau festival

What did President George H.W. Bush order in 1990 regarding Kahoolawe?

• The continuation of military exercises

• The construction of new military bases

• The complete halt to bombing practices

• The sale of the island to private investors

What is the current status of Kahoolawe?

• It is undergoing restoration and healing

• It is still heavily bombed by the military

• It is a thriving tourist destination

• It has been abandoned completely

What does Kahoolawe symbolize for Native Hawaiians today?

• A lost cause

• A symbol of hope and sovereignty

• A forgotten island

• A place for new resorts