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For Hawaiians, leis are a symbol of _________ & ___________
love and peace
Aloha can mean ___________ or ___________
hello or good-bye
Which of these can be used to make leis? (flowers, money, bones, seeds, feathers, shells_
all of these
What is one reason that people might have wanted to leave the Marquesas Islands?
war, hunger, disease
How many miles were the Marquesas Islands to Hawaii?
2,400 miles
What is the hula?
a storytelling dance
___________ leaves join men and women in marriage.
maile
What are the dressy leis of Hawaiian chiefs made of?
feathers
Who came to the Hawaiian islands in 1778?
English explorer, James Cook
What problem did Hawaiians face when Europeans came to the Islands?
They were in danger of losing their traditions (like the lei).
Who took the Hawaiian throne in 1874?
King Kalakaua
How did King Kalakaua restore the islands' traditions? (Name two ways)
He threw lavish parties and showered his guests with leis.
Why do visitors throw their leis into the ocean at the end of their trip?
In hopes that they will return to Hawaii one day.
Why do lei makes travel so far to find different flowers for their leis?
Each one has a special meaning.
What is the meaning of the ti plant?
It is said to bring luck.
What is the meaning of the hala fruit?
It is thought to bring change.
