What Do You Know About Ukulele?

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    Which platform helped repopularize this instrument?

    • Youtube
    • Facebook
    • Google
    • Instagram
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It is not a typical Hawaiiwan instrument, but it is where it became very popular. It is said to have been inspired by Portuguese instruments and musicians who migrated to Hawaii, by the end of the 19th Century. Do you think you know a lot about this instrument? Take our quiz and find out.

What Do You Know About Ukulele? - Quiz

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  • 2. 
    What does Ukulele mean? - ProProfs

    What does Ukulele mean?

    • Jumping flea

    • Jumping bear

    • Flying flea

    • Flying bear

    Correct Answer
    A. Jumping flea
    Explanation
    The term "Ukulele" is derived from the Hawaiian language. "Uku" means flea, and "lele" means jumping or jumping up. Therefore, the correct answer is "Jumping flea," as it accurately represents the meaning of the word "Ukulele" in Hawaiian.

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  • 3. 
    Who helped make this instrument popular again? - ProProfs

    Who helped make this instrument popular again?

    • Israel Kamakawiwo' ole

    • Don Ho

    • Ledward Kaapana

    • Kui Lee

    Correct Answer
    A. Israel Kamakawiwo' ole
    Explanation
    Israel Kamakawiwo'ole helped make this instrument popular again.

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  • 4. 
    Where was it created? - ProProfs

    Where was it created?

    • In Hawaii

    • In Portugal

    • In Canada

    • In Holland

    Correct Answer
    A. In Hawaii
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Hawaii because Hawaii is the location where it was created.

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  • 5. 
    When was it invented? - ProProfs

    When was it invented?

    • In the 18th Century

    • In the 19th Century

    • In the 20th Century

    • In the 17th Century

    Correct Answer
    A. In the 19th Century
    Explanation
    The invention mentioned in the question was invented in the 19th Century.

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  • 6. 
    Which wood is traditionally used to build ukuleles? - ProProfs

    Which wood is traditionally used to build ukuleles?

    • Maple wood

    • Pine wood

    • Hickory

    • Acacia Koa

    Correct Answer
    A. Acacia Koa
    Explanation
    Acacia Koa is traditionally used to build ukuleles. Acacia Koa is a type of wood native to Hawaii and is highly valued for its beautiful grain patterns and tonal qualities. It is known for producing warm and rich tones, making it a popular choice for crafting ukuleles. The use of Acacia Koa in ukulele construction has become a longstanding tradition, contributing to the unique sound and aesthetic of this musical instrument.

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  • 7. 
    Who was one of the first Ukulele instrument creators? - ProProfs

    Who was one of the first Ukulele instrument creators?

    • Manuel Gomes

    • Manuel Nunes

    • Jose Nunes

    • Jose Gomes

    Correct Answer
    A. Manuel Nunes
    Explanation
    Manuel Nunes was one of the first Ukulele instrument creators.

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  • 8. 
    When was the Ukulele introduced in Japan? - ProProfs

    When was the Ukulele introduced in Japan?

    • 1910

    • 1920

    • 1929

    • 1940

    Correct Answer
    A. 1929
    Explanation
    The Ukulele was introduced in Japan in 1929.

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  • 9. 
    When did the ukulele start losing its popularity? - ProProfs

    When did the ukulele start losing its popularity?

    • In the 1950s

    • In the 1960s

    • In the 1970s

    • In the 1980s

    Correct Answer
    A. In the 1960s
    Explanation
    In the 1960s, the ukulele started losing its popularity. This could be attributed to the rise of other musical instruments and genres that gained more popularity during that time. The 1960s saw the emergence of rock and roll and the British Invasion, which brought in new sounds and instruments like the electric guitar, drums, and keyboards. These new musical trends and instruments overshadowed the ukulele, leading to its decline in popularity.

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  • 10. 
    When was the ukulele introduced in Canada? - ProProfs

    When was the ukulele introduced in Canada?

    • In the 1940s

    • In the 1950s

    • In the 1960s

    • In the 1970s

    Correct Answer
    A. In the 1960s

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