Hawaiian History Flashcards
High chiefs
Ali’i Hui
Laws and rules
Kapu
Districts
Mokulehua
Geographical divisions
Ahupua’a
Great Mahalo
Division of Land from feudal system or gov. System to allodial. , private system
Land conveyed but not legal title
Land commission
Judicial and confirmed or rejected land ownership
Land commission Award (L.C.Aw.)
Confirmed ownership of land in fe simple or leasehold.
Gave complete title in exchange the gov.to receive cash or land of equal value ( commutation)
Royal Patent
Does not confirm title but confirms payment.
The gov’s interest was quitclaimed to new owner
The Great Mahele consisted of
1) Konohiki lands
2) Kuleana lands
3) Crown lands
4) Government lands
Aina
Arth or land that feeds people
Ala
Road or path
Haiku ‘aina
Landlord or landowner
Hale
House, building or institution
Keiko
Child
Kama’aina
Local person, native, resident of HI
Lanai
Porch, balcony, or one of the hawaiian islands
Moana
Ocean or open sea
Ohana
Separate living unit,attached or detached property of another home
Usually extended family
Pa’a’aina
Landholder (n)
To hold land (v)
Wai
Fresh water
River
Lana
Male
Wahine
Female
Makai
Toward the sea
Mauna
Toward the mountains
