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Quiz about Hawaiian Goddess Pele
Quiz about Hawaiian Goddess Pele

Hawaiian Goddess: Pele Trivia Quiz


How much do you know about the Hawaiian goddess Pele and her family? Take my quiz to learn more. Hope you enjoy! And be careful not to wake her up.

A multiple-choice quiz by jk18. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
jk18
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
300,166
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
752
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 180 (4/10), comark2000 (10/10), Guest 90 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Pele is the Hawaiian goddess of what?
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Question 2 of 10
2. Which volcano does Pele call home?
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Question 3 of 10
3. Pele is the daughter of whom?
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Question 4 of 10
4. Who is Pele's eldest brother?
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Question 5 of 10
5. Is Pele able to use her special powers in order to transform?


Question 6 of 10
6. Hi'iake was hatched from an egg. What was the egg held by? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Did Kapo save Pele from being raped by Kama-pua'a?


Question 8 of 10
8. Of what is Pele's mother the Hawaiian goddess? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Of what is Pele's father the Hawaiian god?
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Question 10 of 10
10. The people of Hawaii often offered what as offerings to Pele?
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Pele is the Hawaiian goddess of what?

Answer: Volcanoes

Pele is the Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes. She is also considered the goddess of lightning, fire, dance and violence. When any of these occur in Hawaii, think of Pele. Pele is often seen dancing in her lava.
2. Which volcano does Pele call home?

Answer: Kîlauea

Kîlauea is known to be the youngest volcano in Hawaii. The Kilauea volcano was formed in 1790 A.D. Many documentaries have been published focusing on Hawaii's volcanoes. Kîlauea is also believed to be the most active and dangerous volcano in Hawaii.
3. Pele is the daughter of whom?

Answer: Haumea and Kane Milohai

Haumea and Kane Milohai are the parents of Pele; together they had thirteen children.
4. Who is Pele's eldest brother?

Answer: Kamohoali'i

Kamohoali'i is Pele's oldest brother and is the king of sharks. They share a special bond together which involved building a canoe that allowed Pele to travel and later settle in Hawaii.
5. Is Pele able to use her special powers in order to transform?

Answer: Yes

Pele has the power to change into just about anything. According to Hawaiian mythology, Pele may appear young, old or even as an animal. It's also known that Pele would come begging for food or water and the selfish and greedy would be punished.
6. Hi'iake was hatched from an egg. What was the egg held by?

Answer: Pele's armpit

Hi'iake's birth was unique as it gets. She was hatched from an egg carried by Pele. Hi'iake is the goddess of hula, a recognized traditional dance of Hawaii.
7. Did Kapo save Pele from being raped by Kama-pua'a?

Answer: Yes

The story behind this is very awkward. In order to rescue Pele from being raped further, Kapo attacked Kams-pua'a with her kohe lele (female reproductive organs).
8. Of what is Pele's mother the Hawaiian goddess?

Answer: Childbirth

Pele's mother in the Hawaiian goddess of childbirth. Haumea also has a planet named after her. Eventually Haumea was killed by Kaulu for unknown reasons.
9. Of what is Pele's father the Hawaiian god?

Answer: Earth

Kane Miloha is the Hawaiian god of both earth and upper heaven. Also, Kane Milhoha owned a seashell, which, when placed in water, became a sailboat.
10. The people of Hawaii often offered what as offerings to Pele?

Answer: All of them

In order to please Pele and avoid another eruption, the Hawaiian people frequently offered her many things such as white birds, strawberries, and her favorite hibiscus flowers. Some individuals say people were often sacrificed and tossed into Pele's lava. This is considered a myth due to lack of evidence.


"Pele is My Goddess"
(Marlin Spike Werner)

"Pele is my Goddess
She has long and fiery hair
It serves her for her bodice
What else should a Goddess wear?
Her heart beat breaks the planet open,
lays its juices bare;
One breath from Madame Pele
Will vulcanize the air.

Oh, Pele, Pele, Pele, Pele,
Dance across the Heavens gaily
Spread your lava daily
Everywhere

Polynesian Gods assemble,
Pele makes the islands tremble
Makes the oceans boil
And whispers brimstone on the air.
Madame Pele gaily tinkers,
syrup rock and pudding clinkers
Making heavy drinkers
Everywhere."

Song source: http://www.mudcat.org/@displaysong.cfm?SongID=4641
Source: Author jk18

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