HWST 101 EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2 WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Definition of Mo'olelo - ANSWER-Myths, tales, stories
Cultural Significance of Mo'olelo - ANSWER-It gave the Hawaiian people an
understanding of how things came to be. Their land. How their ancestors travelled to
Hawaii.
How does Mo'olelo relate to the terms history and pre-history - ANSWER-There are
many mo'olelo about how people got to Hawaii and also about how certain types of
places were named.
What olelo Hawaii? - ANSWER-Language of Hawaii
Cultural Significance of olelo Hawaii? - ANSWER-There is a link between language and
culture. Without olelo Hawaii, the Hawaiian culture would be extinct.
Where and how is olelo Hawaii being revitalized today? - ANSWER-Today as young as
keiki in preschool they can learn olelo Hawaii. They have punana leo schools for the
keiki. Also throughout high school and university one can obtain certification and a
masters in olelo Hawaii at University of Hawaii.
Definition of Ku'e - ANSWER-Resist, protest, oppose
Cultural Significance of Ku'e? - ANSWER-It was a way of standing up for what they
believe in peacefully.
In what way do Hawaiians ku'e today? - ANSWER-In ancient times it was a very
peaceful way of standing up for what one believes in. Today it is used to protest, there
is riots, screaming and anger in the ku'e. Hawaiians ku'e today in anger to bring back
what was rightfully lost.
Defintion of Hana No'eau - ANSWER-The actual definition is Hana = work. and No'eau
is skillful, clever. But because there is no actual work for Art in Hawaii they use the word
Hana No'eau. Meaning art. Genuine real art.
Cultural Significance of Hana No'eau - ANSWER-There is a belief that if you are going
to do something, do it well. Put your mana into it.
List three reasons why hana no'eau are sometimes considered "inauthentic" -
ANSWER-A lot of people question where it was made, who was it made by, and was it
done for money?
, Defintion of the Great Mahele? - ANSWER-lands were divided between crowns, chiefs
government and commoners.
Cultural Significance of Great Mahele? - ANSWER-Land could be bought and sold.
Hawaiians had changed their relationship they had with the aina as they were
introduced to this new system.
Why was the Great Mahele not so great for the Hawaiians? - ANSWER-First
commoners were only given 1% of the land to lease and own. Foreigners became the
big alii's with them controlling the lands. Also today it hasn't benefited the Hawaiians as
it should. Land tenure. ownership and use of the land changed.
Definition of Hawaiian Homelessness? - ANSWER-70% of the homeless people in
Hawaii are of Hawaiian descent. They normally live in parks, beaches and do not own
land or a home for themselves.
Cultural Significance of Hawaiian Homelessness? - ANSWER-Before this land tenure
and before this new economic system there was no homeless amongst Hawaiians. The
land was for communal use and a fee would be paid to the Ali'i. This system did not
think about the homeless
List 3 ways homeless Hawaiians are often described? - ANSWER-Crazy/mentally ill,
lazy and chronic/drug addicts.
Define Local Culture - ANSWER-it is the culture that has been adapted to a certain area
of living not so much the race culture. This is mixed up a lot with the Hawaiian culture.
Cultural Significance of Local Culture? - ANSWER-Over time Hawaii has become a
population of no major race but a bunch of minority races. While the Hawaiian culture
has strived to survive, local culture has become the face of Hawaiian culture.
Give two pairs of Hawaiian Culture - ANSWER-Language
Local Culture - Pigin, Hawaiian Culture - Olelo Hawaii.
Food
Local Culture - Spam and Rice, Hawaiian Culture - Kalo and I'a.
Discuss the waves of migration that have come to Hawaii shores. Where did these
waves of migration come from? How have they impacted culture and society in Hawaii
today? - ANSWER-Polynesians to Hawaii
Westerners to Hawaii (Explorers, travelers, missionaries, traders, whalers, planters)
1700s - mid 1800s
Laborers 1800s - 1900s
i. Chinese/Japanese
ii. Northern/western
iii. Filipino/Korean
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Definition of Mo'olelo - ANSWER-Myths, tales, stories
Cultural Significance of Mo'olelo - ANSWER-It gave the Hawaiian people an
understanding of how things came to be. Their land. How their ancestors travelled to
Hawaii.
How does Mo'olelo relate to the terms history and pre-history - ANSWER-There are
many mo'olelo about how people got to Hawaii and also about how certain types of
places were named.
What olelo Hawaii? - ANSWER-Language of Hawaii
Cultural Significance of olelo Hawaii? - ANSWER-There is a link between language and
culture. Without olelo Hawaii, the Hawaiian culture would be extinct.
Where and how is olelo Hawaii being revitalized today? - ANSWER-Today as young as
keiki in preschool they can learn olelo Hawaii. They have punana leo schools for the
keiki. Also throughout high school and university one can obtain certification and a
masters in olelo Hawaii at University of Hawaii.
Definition of Ku'e - ANSWER-Resist, protest, oppose
Cultural Significance of Ku'e? - ANSWER-It was a way of standing up for what they
believe in peacefully.
In what way do Hawaiians ku'e today? - ANSWER-In ancient times it was a very
peaceful way of standing up for what one believes in. Today it is used to protest, there
is riots, screaming and anger in the ku'e. Hawaiians ku'e today in anger to bring back
what was rightfully lost.
Defintion of Hana No'eau - ANSWER-The actual definition is Hana = work. and No'eau
is skillful, clever. But because there is no actual work for Art in Hawaii they use the word
Hana No'eau. Meaning art. Genuine real art.
Cultural Significance of Hana No'eau - ANSWER-There is a belief that if you are going
to do something, do it well. Put your mana into it.
List three reasons why hana no'eau are sometimes considered "inauthentic" -
ANSWER-A lot of people question where it was made, who was it made by, and was it
done for money?
, Defintion of the Great Mahele? - ANSWER-lands were divided between crowns, chiefs
government and commoners.
Cultural Significance of Great Mahele? - ANSWER-Land could be bought and sold.
Hawaiians had changed their relationship they had with the aina as they were
introduced to this new system.
Why was the Great Mahele not so great for the Hawaiians? - ANSWER-First
commoners were only given 1% of the land to lease and own. Foreigners became the
big alii's with them controlling the lands. Also today it hasn't benefited the Hawaiians as
it should. Land tenure. ownership and use of the land changed.
Definition of Hawaiian Homelessness? - ANSWER-70% of the homeless people in
Hawaii are of Hawaiian descent. They normally live in parks, beaches and do not own
land or a home for themselves.
Cultural Significance of Hawaiian Homelessness? - ANSWER-Before this land tenure
and before this new economic system there was no homeless amongst Hawaiians. The
land was for communal use and a fee would be paid to the Ali'i. This system did not
think about the homeless
List 3 ways homeless Hawaiians are often described? - ANSWER-Crazy/mentally ill,
lazy and chronic/drug addicts.
Define Local Culture - ANSWER-it is the culture that has been adapted to a certain area
of living not so much the race culture. This is mixed up a lot with the Hawaiian culture.
Cultural Significance of Local Culture? - ANSWER-Over time Hawaii has become a
population of no major race but a bunch of minority races. While the Hawaiian culture
has strived to survive, local culture has become the face of Hawaiian culture.
Give two pairs of Hawaiian Culture - ANSWER-Language
Local Culture - Pigin, Hawaiian Culture - Olelo Hawaii.
Food
Local Culture - Spam and Rice, Hawaiian Culture - Kalo and I'a.
Discuss the waves of migration that have come to Hawaii shores. Where did these
waves of migration come from? How have they impacted culture and society in Hawaii
today? - ANSWER-Polynesians to Hawaii
Westerners to Hawaii (Explorers, travelers, missionaries, traders, whalers, planters)
1700s - mid 1800s
Laborers 1800s - 1900s
i. Chinese/Japanese
ii. Northern/western
iii. Filipino/Korean
