Hawaiian History Quiz

Who was the British explorer that made contact with Hawaii in 1778?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• James Cook

• Christopher Columbus

• Francis Drake

What was one of the major impacts of foreign arrival on the native Hawaiian population?

• Discovery of new islands

• Establishment of new educational institutions

• Introduction of new agricultural techniques

• Spread of diseases like smallpox

Who was the last ruler of Hawaii before the overthrow by American businessmen?

• King Kalakaua

• Prince Kuhio

• Queen Lili'uokalani

• King Kamehameha

What event delayed Hawaii's path to statehood during World War II?

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The Battle of Midway

• The bombing of Hiroshima

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

In what year did Hawaii officially become the 50th state of the United States?

• 1945

• 1950

• 1959

• 1965