What Do You Know About The Hawaiian Alphabet? Take This Quiz

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What Do You Know About The Hawaiian Alphabet? Take This Quiz - Quiz

Adopted from the English alphabet, the Hawaiian alphabet is a language writing system used to write Hawaiian. Take this quiz to evaluate your knowledge of the Hawaiian alphabet.

Questions and Answers

1.

How many letters make up the Hawaiian alphabet?
- A.
  
  10
- B.
  
  12
- C.
  
  13
- D.
  
  15
Correct Answer
C. 13

Explanation
The Hawaiian alphabet consists of 13 letters. This is the correct answer because the Hawaiian language uses a unique set of letters, including five vowels (a, e, i, o, u) and eight consonants (h, k, l, m, n, p, w, and 'okina). These 13 letters are used to form words and sentences in the Hawaiian language.

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2.

Which of the following is not a vowel in the Hawaiian alphabet?
- A.
  
  A
- B.
  
  E
- C.
  
  I
- D.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
D. None of the above

Explanation
In the Hawaiian alphabet, all of the letters A, E, and I are vowels. Therefore, none of the above options is not a vowel in the Hawaiian alphabet.

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3.

How many vowels are in the Hawaiian alphabet?
- A.
  
  5
- B.
  
  6
- C.
  
  7
- D.
  
  8
Correct Answer
A. 5

Explanation
The Hawaiian alphabet consists of five vowels: A, E, I, O, and U. Therefore, the correct answer is 5.

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4.

How many consonants are in the Hawaiian alphabet?
- A.
  
  6
- B.
  
  7
- C.
  
  8
- D.
  
  9
Correct Answer
C. 8

Explanation
The Hawaiian alphabet consists of 13 letters: A, E, I, O, U, H, K, L, M, N, P, W, and the 'okina, which is a glottal stop. Out of these 13 letters, 8 are consonants (H, K, L, M, N, P, W, and the 'okina). Therefore, the correct answer is 8.

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5.

In which century was the Hawaiian alphabet developed?
- A.
  
  18th
- B.
  
  19th
- C.
  
  20th
- D.
  
  17th
Correct Answer
B. 19th

Explanation
The Hawaiian alphabet was developed in the 19th century. This was a time of significant cultural and linguistic changes in Hawaii. Prior to the 19th century, Hawaiians did not have a written language. However, with the arrival of Christian missionaries in the early 1800s, a writing system was developed to help in translating and teaching the Bible. This alphabet, known as the Hawaiian alphabet or the ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, consisted of 12 letters and was adapted from the Latin script. The development of the Hawaiian alphabet in the 19th century played a crucial role in the preservation and revitalization of the Hawaiian language.

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6.

The okina letter indicates...
- A.
  
  Capital letter
- B.
  
  Small letters
- C.
  
  Verbs
- D.
  
  Glottal stop
Correct Answer
D. Glottal stop

Explanation
The okina letter, also known as the Hawaiian glottal stop, is a phonetic symbol used in the Hawaiian language. It represents a brief pause or closure of the vocal cords, similar to the sound made when pronouncing the "uh-oh" or the "uh-uh" in English. This glottal stop is an important aspect of pronunciation in Hawaiian words and can change the meaning of a word when used or omitted. Therefore, the correct answer is "Glottal stop."

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7.

The Hawaiian alphabet is also known as...
- A.
  
  Paipa
- B.
  
  Kaika
- C.
  
  Piapa
- D.
  
  Taipa
Correct Answer
C. Piapa

Explanation
The Hawaiian alphabet is also known as "Piapa."

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8.

Which year was the first Hawaiian writing system developed?
- A.
  
  1789
- B.
  
  1822
- C.
  
  1692
- D.
  
  1902
Correct Answer
B. 1822

Explanation
In 1822, the first Hawaiian writing system was developed. This suggests that prior to this year, there was no standardized writing system in Hawaii. The development of a writing system would have been significant for the Hawaiian people as it allowed for the preservation and dissemination of their language and culture through written texts. This development may have also facilitated communication and record-keeping within the Hawaiian community.

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9.

Who created the Hawaiian alphabet?
- A.
  
  British protestant missionaries
- B.
  
  American protestant missionaries
- C.
  
  Romania Catholic missionaries
- D.
  
  Spanish missionaries
Correct Answer
B. American protestant missionaries

Explanation
American protestant missionaries created the Hawaiian alphabet. These missionaries, led by Reverend Hiram Bingham, arrived in Hawaii in 1820 with the goal of spreading Christianity. They found that the Hawaiian language did not have a written form, so they developed an alphabet based on the Latin script. This alphabet, known as the Hawaiian alphabet or the "ka pi a pa," allowed the missionaries to translate the Bible and other religious texts into Hawaiian. Their efforts had a significant impact on the preservation and revitalization of the Hawaiian language.

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10.

Which of the following is not a Hawaiian alphabet?
- A.
  
  A
- B.
  
  C
- C.
  
  D
- D.
  
  H
Correct Answer
B. C

Explanation
The letter "C" is not a part of the Hawaiian alphabet. The Hawaiian language only consists of 13 letters, which are A, E, I, O, U, H, K, L, M, N, P, W, and 'okina. The letter "C" is not used in the Hawaiian language, therefore it is not a Hawaiian alphabet.

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