CKLA Grade 4 Unit 5 Chapter 5 - Mythic Volcano Spirits

Question 1

Why did Na-maka-o-kaha’i follow Pele to different islands?

Accepted Answer

She wanted to stop Pele from building a home

Question 2

Why did Pele leave the spirit world?

Accepted Answer

She wanted to find a new home

Question 3

Where did Pele finally create a crater that did not get flooded by seawater?

Accepted Answer

On the island of Hawaii (Kilauea)

Question 4

What did Hi’iaka ask Pele to do before she went to fetch Lohi’au?

Accepted Answer

Not to get angry and destroy the trees

Question 5

Why did ancient cultures believe in volcano gods?

Accepted Answer

They wanted to explain volcanic eruptions in a way they understood

Question 6

What is Pele known for in Hawaiian mythology?

Accepted Answer

She creates volcanic mountains and islands

Question 7

What did Princess Ruth Keelikolani do when lava from Mauna Loa was heading toward Hilo?

Accepted Answer

She stood in the path of the lava and made offerings to Pele

Question 8

What happened to the forest on Kilauea when Hi’iaka returned?

Accepted Answer

It was burned by Pele’s volcanic fire

Question 9

What did Pele use to create craters in the ground?

Accepted Answer

A magic digging stick

Question 10

How long did Hi’iaka's journey take before she returned to Kilauea with Lohi’au?

Accepted Answer

More than 40 days

Question 11

What did two of Pele's brothers do to Lohi’au after he was buried in lava?

Accepted Answer

They dug him out and brought him back to life

Question 12

Who did Pele meet and fall in love with on Kauai?

Accepted Answer

Lohi’au

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