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Purple 146 - Aloha

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  • For Hawaiians, leis are a symbol of _________ & ___________
    love and peace
  • What is one reason that people might have wanted to leave the Marquesas Islands?
    war, hunger, disease
  • Why do lei makes travel so far to find different flowers for their leis?
    Each one has a special meaning.
  • How did King Kalakaua restore the islands' traditions? (Name two ways)
    He threw lavish parties and showered his guests with leis.
  • Which of these can be used to make leis? (flowers, money, bones, seeds, feathers, shells_
    all of these
  • The central idea of the text is...
    The lei is a symbol of peace that people around the world can understand.
  • What are the dressy leis of Hawaiian chiefs made of?
    feathers
  • Each island has a _________and __________ to match its terrain.
    flower and lei
  • 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.
  • Which islands use berries in their leis?
    Kauai and Molokai
  • What problem did Hawaiians face when Europeans came to the Islands?
    They were in danger of losing their traditions (like the lei).
  • What is the meaning of the ti plant?
    It is said to bring luck.
  • How many major Hawaiian islands are there?
    8
  • What is the meaning of the hala fruit?
    It is thought to bring change.
  • Who took the Hawaiian throne in 1874?
    King Kalakaua
  • What is the hula?
    a storytelling dance
  • What is the author's purpose for writing this text?
    She wants us to understand the history and significance of the lei.
  • Aloha can mean ___________ or ___________
    hello or good-bye
  • ___________ leaves join men and women in marriage.
    maile
  • Which island is known for using pupu shells in their leis?
    Niihau
  • Who came to the Hawaiian islands in 1778?
    English explorer, James Cook
  • How many miles were the Marquesas Islands to Hawaii?
    2,400 miles