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Ukulele Mania Trivia Quiz

Welcome to my quiz on the greatest instrument in my opinion, the ukulele. Good luck and have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by lisadinwoodie. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
lisadinwoodie

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
135,145

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
426

Last 3 plays: Guest 120 (6/10), Guest 142 (9/10), Guest 168 (2/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many strings does a standard, Hawaiian ukulele have? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where did the instrument we call the ukulele first originate? Hint

Spain

Hawaii

Portugal

England

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Question 3 of 10

3. What pop star used to play the ukulele? Hint

Kelly Clarkson

Alicia Keys

Macy Gray

Nelly Furtado

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Question 4 of 10

4. Believe it or not, all of the Beatles played the ukulele. Which one was the most involved with it? Hint

George Harrison

Ringo Starr

John Lennon

Paul McCartney

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Question 5 of 10

5. Is there such a thing as an electric ukulele?

Yes

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Question 6 of 10

6. What does the word "ukulele" translate to in Hawaiian? Hint

beautiful music

flying bird

little guitar

jumping flea

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the ukulele called in Portugal before it was brought to Hawaii? Hint

bagglit

balalika

Braguinha

ukulele

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who of the following is not famous for playing the ukulele? Hint

Elvis

Tiny Tim

Garth Brooks

Don Ho

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where is the ukulele not popular? Hint

Japan

Canada

England

Russia

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following is not a Hawaiian island? Hint

Lei

Maui

Hawaii

Lanai

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many strings does a standard, Hawaiian ukulele have?

Answer: 4

All ukuleles have 2 strings less than a guitar, which has 6 strings.

2. Where did the instrument we call the ukulele first originate?

Answer: Portugal

The Portugese brought it over to the Hawaiian islands.

3. What pop star used to play the ukulele?

Answer: Nelly Furtado

Nelly played the uke.

4. Believe it or not, all of the Beatles played the ukulele. Which one was the most involved with it?

Answer: George Harrison

Paul still plays it in his concert to honour his deceased friend.

5. Is there such a thing as an electric ukulele?

Answer: yes

Yup, my friend has one.

6. What does the word "ukulele" translate to in Hawaiian?

Answer: jumping flea

It translates to lice!

7. What was the ukulele called in Portugal before it was brought to Hawaii?

Answer: Braguinha

They also called it a Cavaquinho.

8. Who of the following is not famous for playing the ukulele?

Answer: Garth Brooks

Garth Brooks is the only one who didn't play the uke. Don Ho had hits such as "Tiny Bubbles". Elvis had "Blue Hawaii".

9. Where is the ukulele not popular?

Answer: Russia

Japan, England, and Canada all have a great love for the ukulele.

10. Which of the following is not a Hawaiian island?

Answer: Lei

Hawaii is not only the name of all of the Hawaiian islands, but the name of one of the individual islands as well.

Source: Author lisadinwoodie

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