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Hawaiian Language and Kapu System

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  • What symbol is this ' in the Hawaiian language?
    ‘Okina
  • It protected the _______ of the Gods
    Mana
  • Who was the first European explorer to establish western contact with the Hawaiian Islands?
    James Cook
  • What is Maka’ainana?
    Commoners or Workers
  • Who is Mrs. Pacheco's favorite Pokémon?
    Pikachu
    Bulbasaur
    Squirtle
    Charmander
  • What symbol is this "Ā" in the Hawaiian language?
    Kahako
  • List an example of language similarity covered in class.
    Hawaiian, Samoan, and Tongan
  • List the Hawaiian Class system/ranking discussed in class (list by most powerful to least powerful)
    1. Gods, 2. Ali’i Nui, 3. Ali’i, 4.Kahuna, 5. Maka’ainana
  • What is Mr. Mitchell's favorite color?
    Red
    Blue
    Green
    Yellow
  • List the letters of the Hawaiian alphabet
    H,K,L,M,N,P,W,A,E,I,O,U, and ‘OKINA
  • What is Ali’i Nui?
    High Ranking Chief
  • It maintained __________ in society
    BALANCE
  • It conserved _________ AND _____________
    NATURE AND RESOURCES
  • Sometimes words use a kahako to show the _________ form.
    Plural
  • Kapu = ___________
    Taboo
  • What does a ‘Okina do?
    Places a pause in the word.
  • What is Mr. Mitchell's classroom number?
    G-108
  • Define the kapu system
    A Kapu System was a ancient Hawaiian code of conduct of laws and regulations.
  • It continued ________________
    MALE DOMINANCE
  • Who were the first people to reach the Hawaiian Islands that were also from Polynesia?
    Marquesas Islands
  • List the names of the two symbols in the Hawaiian language that can change how a word is pronounced and describe their function.
    ‘Okina and Kahako
  • What is Ali’i?
    Chief
  • Explain the importance of a pu`uhonua.
    A place of refuge on the island that someone could run to if they broke Kapu.
  • What holiday was on the planner today?
    Discovery Day
  • Which two kapu did Liholiho and Kaʻahumanu break?
    Eating together and eating forbidden food for women.
  • Which two  people were involved in the abolishment of the Kapu System?
     Kamehameha II (Liholiho) and Kaʻahumanu (Favorite Wife)
  • What is the name of the rank system that sorts people and/or classifies people by their titles/roles/class?
    Hawaiian Hierarchy
  • What is Kahuna?
    Priests
  • Who is Mr. Mitchell's favorite Pokémon?
    Charmander
    Pikachu
    Cubone
    Eevee
  • What does a Kahako do?
    The kahako lengthens and adds stress to the marked vowel