Answers to Tuesday Test: Hawaiian History Edition
For yesterday’s test, we turned our attention to the history and geography of Hawai’i. Here are the answers, and if you answered them all correctly, write in or comment to receive an extra-special something.
Q: What’s a former name for the Hawaiian Islands?
A: Unlike Prince, Hawaii’s former name was not a symbol. It was once called The Sandwich Islands.
Q: How Many Hawaiian Islands are there? (Hint: It’s more than eight.)
A: The entire collection of Hawaiian Islands comes to a sum of around 137 islands, islets, atolls, and shoals.
Q: True or False: the Hawaiian Island archipelago is the most isolated grouping of islands on Earth.
A: True, according to Macdonald, Abbott, and Peterson, 1984.
Q: How did the landmark known as Diamond Head get its name?
A: From the deceiving, fool’s diamond-like calcite crystals found in the crater by western explorers during the 18th century. (Despite the absence of diamonds, however, Diamond Head is still a gem.)
Image by Jody Reale
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