Lesson 26: The history of surfing: A surf evolution timeline

1.

What place is the most commonly recognized origin of surfing?

Polynesia

California

Australia

2.

What role did missionaries play in the decline of surfing in Hawaii during the 19th Century?

They promoted surfing as a sacred activity

They organized surfing competitions to attract converts

They regarded surfing as sinful and discouraged the native Hawaiians from practicing it

3.

In the early 20th Century, who was a key figure in bringing surfing back to life?

Duke Kahanamoku

Dr. William Anderson

Kathy Kohner-Zuckerman

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