Hawaiian History Flashcards

1
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High chiefs

A

Ali’i Hui

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2
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Laws and rules

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Kapu

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3
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Districts

A

Mokulehua

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4
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Geographical divisions

A

Ahupua’a

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5
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Great Mahalo

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Division of Land from feudal system or gov. System to allodial. , private system

Land conveyed but not legal title

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6
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Land commission

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Judicial and confirmed or rejected land ownership

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7
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Land commission Award (L.C.Aw.)

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Confirmed ownership of land in fe simple or leasehold.

Gave complete title in exchange the gov.to receive cash or land of equal value ( commutation)

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8
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Royal Patent

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Does not confirm title but confirms payment.

The gov’s interest was quitclaimed to new owner

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9
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The Great Mahele consisted of

A

1) Konohiki lands
2) Kuleana lands
3) Crown lands
4) Government lands

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10
Q

Aina

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Arth or land that feeds people

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11
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Ala

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Road or path

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12
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Haiku ‘aina

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Landlord or landowner

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13
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Hale

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House, building or institution

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14
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Keiko

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Child

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15
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Kama’aina

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Local person, native, resident of HI

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16
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Lanai

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Porch, balcony, or one of the hawaiian islands

17
Q

Moana

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Ocean or open sea

18
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Ohana

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Separate living unit,attached or detached property of another home
Usually extended family

19
Q

Pa’a’aina

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Landholder (n)

To hold land (v)

20
Q

Wai

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Fresh water

River

21
Q

Lana

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Male

22
Q

Wahine

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Female

23
Q

Makai

A

Toward the sea

24
Q

Mauna

A

Toward the mountains

25
Q

Leeward

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Direction downwind from the point of reference
Dry side of island
South or west side of island

26
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Windward

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Direction upwind from the point of reference
Wet side of the island
North or east side of island