Hawaiian Warfare and Society

What was the primary role of the high chiefs on the Hawaiian islands?

• To cultivate crops

• To lead religious ceremonies

• To manage trade between islands

• To battle for supremacy over the islands

Who were the koa warriors in Hawaiian society?

• Traders who traveled between islands

• Farmers who defended their land

• Priests who led spiritual rituals

• Elite warriors selected from the nobility

What type of weapons did the koa warriors primarily use?

• Firearms

• Bows and arrows

• Heavy wooden clubs and stone axes

• Metal swords and shields

How could Hawaiian warriors increase their mana?

• By trading valuable goods

• By winning battles

• By farming the land

• By participating in religious ceremonies

What was a potential consequence for warriors who lost their mana?

• They would have to give up their weapons

• They would be forced to become priests

• They would lose their status and could become slaves

• They would be exiled from the island