Chapter 5 Questions
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Ku is another god for the ancient Hawaiian people. Name two things about the god Ku.
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How did dogs get on the island Kaua’i?
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Why do you think they called the dogs “poi dogs?”
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Do you think poi dogs are large or small? Why?
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What does the Hawaiian word koko mean?
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Why do you think the ancient Hawaiians built their houses atop foundations of lava rock?
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Ancient Hawaiian’s slept in a room with their feet pointed toward the center, their heads toward the outside. Why do you think they did this?
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Lauhala mats were both very beautiful and very valuable. What tree do you think the leaves come from to make a lauhala mat?
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Ipu plant has large fruit that, once dried, make useful containers. Name four things you can make from an ipu gourd?
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With strict kapu laws, why do you think Akamu decided to hide his “treasures?”