Multiple choice general knowledge

Hawaiian Islands was earlier known as _ _ _ _ _ _ ?

  1. Sandwitch Islands

  2. Hawana Islands

  3. Hawa Islands

  4. Sandberry Islands
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Explanation

The Hawaiian Islands were historically called the Sandwich Islands, named by Captain James Cook in 1778 after the Earl of Sandwich. This name was used throughout the 19th century before eventually being replaced by the indigenous name Hawaii. The other options are fictional or incorrect variants.

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