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What is the meaning of the Hawaiian word 'ahupua'a'?
What is the meaning of the Hawaiian word 'ahupua'a'?
- A type of fishing net used in coastal waters
- A ceremonial chant performed during the planting season
- A spiritual concept referring to the balance between humans and nature
- A traditional land division that extends from the mountains to the sea (correct)
What is the significance of the 'konohiki' in traditional Hawaiian resource management?
What is the significance of the 'konohiki' in traditional Hawaiian resource management?
- A spiritual leader who performed rituals to ensure bountiful harvests
- A type of fishing lure made from plant fibers and shells
- A designated resource manager who oversaw the use of resources in a specific area (correct)
- A seasonal calendar used to track the migration patterns of marine life
What does the term 'wao akua' refer to in Hawaiian culture?
What does the term 'wao akua' refer to in Hawaiian culture?
- A type of traditional fishing technique used in shallow waters
- A ceremonial dance performed during the harvest season
- A specific type of plant used for medicinal purposes
- The spiritual realm or domain of the gods (correct)
What is the significance of the '1839 Declaration of Fishing Rights' in Hawaiian history?
What is the significance of the '1839 Declaration of Fishing Rights' in Hawaiian history?
What is the meaning of the term 'kaulana mahina' in Hawaiian culture?
What is the meaning of the term 'kaulana mahina' in Hawaiian culture?
Which of the following was a key feature of the pre-colonial Hawaiian land management system known as the ahupuaa?
Which of the following was a key feature of the pre-colonial Hawaiian land management system known as the ahupuaa?
What was the role of the lawaia (fishers) in the pre-colonial Hawaiian social system?
What was the role of the lawaia (fishers) in the pre-colonial Hawaiian social system?
How did the pre-colonial Hawaiian system of resource management, known as the Customary Subsistence Tenure (CST), align with Elinor Ostrom's design principles for managing common-pool resources?
How did the pre-colonial Hawaiian system of resource management, known as the Customary Subsistence Tenure (CST), align with Elinor Ostrom's design principles for managing common-pool resources?
How did the introduction of Western concepts, such as Mare Liberum (the freedom of the seas), impact the pre-colonial Hawaiian system of resource management?
How did the introduction of Western concepts, such as Mare Liberum (the freedom of the seas), impact the pre-colonial Hawaiian system of resource management?
Which of the following was a key observational tool used in the pre-colonial Hawaiian system of resource management?
Which of the following was a key observational tool used in the pre-colonial Hawaiian system of resource management?
