Chap 1: History of HI RE

Question 1

1.1 Which of the following is correct?

a. Our system of absolute ownership of land is a feudal system.
b. In Hawaii it is necessary to trace the chain of title back beyond the Great Mahele of 1848.
c. Land ownership documents are recorded in the public record at the Bureau of Conveyances in Honolulu.
d. Conveyance of government lands to private citizens is done through the U.S. Bureau of Patents.

Answer 1

c. Land ownership documents are recorded in the public record at the Bureau of Conveyances in Honolulu.

ANSWER: C

Question 2

1.2 The land classification containing the smallest amount of land state-wide is:

a. Urban
b. Rural
c. Agricultural
d. Conservation

Answer 2

b. Rural

ANSWER: B

Question 3

1.3 A division of land extending from the top of the mountain to the ocean is called:

a. Ohana
b. Kuleana
c. ‘Ili
d. Ahupua’a

Answer 3

d. Ahupua’a

ANSWER: D