Interesting Quiz on History and Heritage of Hawaii
Leia Smith | 23 - 02 - 2021
Updated: February 23, 2021 10:30 pm IST
Are Hawaii Islands on your holiday bucket list? Before you land on this beautiful group of islands, take this quiz to know some interesting facts that will blow your mind. As we all know, Hawaii is an island located a few thousand kilometers from the US.
To know who came first, who made Hawaii the place it is today, what in Hawaii attracts tourism, or When was Hawaii discovered, and by whom? This quiz will urge you to book your next air ticket to Hawaii. It will be worth your time!
1. How Did Humans Get to Hawaii?
The Polynesians traveled from Marquesas Island, 2000 miles away from Hawaii, in canoes to settle down in Hawaii’s Big Island. The canoes were crafted using island materials and stone tools.
2. Who Were the First People in Hawaii?
Polynesians were the first group of people to discover the Hawaii Islands. Highly skilled farmers and fishermen traveled in canoes at the time of famine. They traveled 2000 miles to reach the Big Island in Hawaii.
3. When Did Polynesians Discover Hawaii?
Polynesians take long voyages across the open pacific ocean to small inhabited islands using the wayfinding technique. During the time of famine in early 400 C.E., the Polynesians discovered the Hawaii islands.
4. Beginning in 1820, Which Group of People Helped the Hawaiians?
In 1820, Christian missionaries landed in Hawaii, opened schools, and taught Hawaiian to speak English. They also created an alphabet for Hawaii that was never used before.
5. How Did Polynesians Find Hawaii?
Polynesians were known for their wayfinding technique in larger ocean space. For wayfinding, they used the sun, stars, island block waves, and ocean swells.
6. What Was Hawaii Called When Europeans First Discovered It?
James Cook, a British traveler, was the first European to set foot on the Hawaii islands. He named it the Sandwich Islands after the Earl of Sandwich.
7. When Was the Kingdom of Hawaii Established?
King Kamehameha took over all the islands in 1810 to establish the Kingdom of Hawaii. He conquered the independent islands and unified them into one government.
8. When Was the First Sugar Plantation Built?
The first successful sugarcane plantation was started in1835 by Ladd and Company and continued until 1992.
9. Who Was the Last Ruling King/Queen of Hawaii?
Liliuokalani was the only Queen regnant and the last sovereign monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom.
10. When Was the Republic of Hawaii Formed?
The Republic of Hawaii was a short-lived party between 4th July 1894 to 12th August 1988 when it became annexed by the USA.
11. What Are the Natives of Hawaii Called?
The Native Hawaiian people are called Kanaka Maoli, who trace their ancestry to Polynesian settlers.
12. Who Was the First Pilot to Fly Solo from Hawaii to Mainland UA?
On January 11, 1935, Amelia Earhart flew for 19 hours, covering 2408 miles. 10 fliers before her died trying to attempt this.
13. Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbour Happened in Which Year?
The Japanese attacked the Pearl Habour on Ohau Island, which killed 2300 men. This act urged Americans to enter World War II officially.
14. In Which Order Did Groups from the United States First Settle in Hawaii?
The Christian Missionaries were the first group of people to settle down in Hawaii, followed by Businessmen and the military.
15. The Only Native Mammal Present in the Hawaiian Islands before Man Arrived Was
Opeapea is Native Hawaiian Hoary bats that were believed to be the first mammal on the Hawaiian land. It is listed as a federally endangered species.
