Hawaiian Cultural Geography and Resource Management Flashcards

Flashcards based on lecture notes covering the uses of the Niu (coconut tree), land divisions, local terminology, and resources in traditional Hawaiian society.

Niu Fronds

Part of the coconut tree used for weaving.

Niu Husks

Part of the coconut tree used for burning or starting fire.

Niu Fibers

Part of the coconut tree used for rope.

Niu Shells

Part of the coconut tree used for bowls for foods and liquids, musical instruments, and cutting things.

Niu Trunk

Part of the coconut tree used for spears, small canoes, and drums.

Translation of "I'äina no ka 'äina i ke ali'i, a i waiwai nō ka 'äina i ke kanaka"

The land remains the land because of the chiefs and prosperity comes to the land because of the common people.

Kai

The ocean; resources include limu (kelp/seaweed), fish, opihi, and crab; activities include fishing, surfing, canoeing, and diving.

Kula

Plains or open land; resources include 'ulu, kalo, sweet potato, and wauke; activities include farming, food gathering, and raising animals.

Uka

The mountains; resources include koa, ferns, kukui, wauke, firewood, birds, and vines; activities include bird catching, hunting, and water storage.

'uala

Sweet potato.

mai'a

Banana.

pili

Grass.

limu

Seaweed.

Ulu

Breadfruit.

kukui

Candlenut tree.

i'a

Fish.

kalo

Taro.

Mokupuni

Island.

Moku

District or large subdivision.

Ahupua'a

Land division that extended from the mountain to the ocean.

Ahu

Stone altar.

Pua'a

Pig.

Kapu

Sacred or forbidden.

Konohiki

Headman of an ahupua'a or land steward.

Kuleana

Responsibility.

Heiau

Shrine or place of worship.

Loko i'a

Fish pond.

Malama

To care for.

Resources provided by the Ahupua'a

Food, tools and weapons, medicine, shelters, and musical instruments.