Moana & Pacific Islands Trivia | Kids Trivia Battle & Family Road Trip Games

Backseat Trivia Rumble - Episode 77 7-8-2026
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[00:00:00] All right, and welcome back to Backseat Trivia Rumble. I hope the snacks are open and the volume is up, because we've got a heavyweight battle today. In the backseat, the wayfinders and the island voyagers. In the front seat, the minivan captains who are ready to restore the heart of Te Fiti, and the masters of the highway.

Three rounds, 30 questions. Drivers, eyes on the road. Kids, eyes on the prize. To celebrate the brand new live action Moana movie coming to theaters, we are visiting the beautiful Pacific islands of Hawaii.

Let's get ready to rumble with the first kids round. Question one, in Hawaii, what famous word is used to say both hello and goodbye? And the [00:01:00] answer is aloha. Question two, true or false, Hawaii is made up of a chain of over 100 total islands instead of just one single piece of land And the answer is true.

Question three: What is the name of a traditional Hawaiian party or feast that features delicious food, music, and cultural dancing? And the answer is a luau. I love going to a luau, but I always eat way too much food. You could really say I overdo-au it. Question four: What is the beautiful traditional Hawaiian ring of flowers called that is worn around your neck?

And the answer is a lei. Question five. What do we call the smoking mountains formed by hot liquid rock?[00:02:00] 

And the answer is volcanoes. Question six: What large brown hairy fruit grows high up on a palm tree across Hawaii and is filled with sweet water?

And the answer is a coconut. I tried to open a coconut yesterday using only my forehead. It turns out that was a pretty nutty idea. Question seven: What popular water sport where you stand up on a board and glide down ocean waves was invented centuries ago by ancient Polynesians? And the answer is surfing.

Question eight. Polynesians used special boats with a secondary support float attached to the side to keep them stable in rough ocean waves. What are these boats called? And the answer is outrigger canoes. Question nine. [00:03:00] What small four-stringed musical instrument looks like a tiny guitar and is heavily used to play traditional Hawaiian music?

And the answer is a ukulele. Question 10. What type of large green leaf is traditionally used across the Pacific Islands to wrap food for cooking or to make clothing? And the answer is a banana leaf All right, parents, are you ready for round two? Today, we are setting sail across the vast blue to test your knowledge on Pacific geography, ancient navigation, and island history.

Kids, let's sit back and watch those parents do their work. Question one, which specific Northern Hemisphere section of a major world ocean does Hawaii sit directly in? And the answer is the North Pacific Ocean. [00:04:00] Question two: What did ancient Polynesian travelers use to navigate the open ocean at night before compasses or maps?

And the answer is the stars. Question three: What is the famous traditional Hawaiian storytelling dance characterized by graceful hand movements? And the answer is the hula. Question four, in August of 1959, Hawaii officially became a part of the United States. Which number state was it to join the union, making it the very last one?

And the answer is the 50th state. Question five, what unique purple-colored Hawaiian dish is made from the mashed fermented root of the taro plant?

And the answer is Poi. Question six. [00:05:00] This Polynesian island shares a name with a spring holiday and is famous for its massive ancient stone head statues And the answer is Easter Island. Those giant stone heads on Easter Island are incredible. I tried to have a staring contest with one once, but I lost in two seconds.

They've got a rock solid gaze. Question seven, what is the name of the ancient sacred carving style where Polynesians carve large wooden statues to represent tropical gods or ancestors? And the answer is Tiki. Question eight, New Zealand is a major part of the Polynesian Triangle. What is the name of the indigenous Polynesian people who first settled there?

And the answer is the Maori. Question nine, what [00:06:00] independent island nation in Polynesia is split into two political parts with one being an American territory and the other being an independent country?

And the answer is Samoa. Question ten. What type of traditional clothing consisting of a single piece of brightly colored fabric wrapped securely around the waist is worn throughout the Pacific Islands?

And the answer is a sarong We've got two rounds in the books, and it's on to the rumble round. This round is all about the magical Disney worlds of Moana one and two. First to shout out the answer is the winner. Question one, what is the name of Moana's beautiful home island where her father serves as the village chief?

And the answer is Motunui. Question two: In the first [00:07:00] movie, what legendary shape-shifting demigod does Moana have to find so he can help her cross the ocean? And the answer is Maui. Question three: What is the name of Moana's incredibly silly, completely clueless pet rooster who accidentally tags along on her canoe?

And the answer is Heihei. Heihei the rooster is proof that you don't need a lot of brains to go on a great adventure, which is exactly how I feel every time I pack for vacation. Question four: What shiny giant coconut crab lives in the monster realm of Lalotai and loves to collect golden treasures?

And the answer is Tamatoa. Question five, what type of small, cute, but fierce coconut-armored pirates attack Moana [00:08:00] and Maui on the open sea? And the answer is the Kakamora. Question six: What is Moana's beloved grandmother's name?

And the answer is Grandma Tala. Grandma Tala famously turns into a majestic manta ray. Personally, if I could turn into any sea creature, I'd choose a starfish so I could just lie around on a warm rock all day. Question seven, what magical ancient item does Maui use to change his shape into a giant hawk, an insect, or a shark?

And the answer is his fish hook. Question eight, what kind of animal is Moana's loyal spotted pet, Pua?

And the answer is a pig. Question nine: In the sequel Moana [00:09:00] 2, Moana receives an unexpected call from her ancestors and leads a new crew. What is the name of her adorable little sister introduced in the new movie?

And the answer is, Seimii. And the final question: What is the name of the terrifying fiery lava monster that Moana realizes is actually the earth goddess Te Fiti without her heart?

And the answer is Teka [00:10:00]