NMI History - Lesson 3 (Marianas Under Spanish Rule)

1688 - The name "Islas de los Ladrones" was changed to "Las _________" in order of King Philip the 4th's wife.

• Chamorro

• Marianas

• Saipan

• Garapan

1720 - Where did all the Chamorros move to when they had to leave Saipan, Tinian, and Rota?

• Palau

• Kosrae

• Marshall Islands

• Guam

1720 - What religion did the Spanish push on to the locals?

• Roman Catholicism

• Muslim

• Christianity

• Buddhists

1810 - A typhoon destroyed the eastern ___________ Islands, 500 miles south of the Marianas.

• Caroline

• Yap

• Palau

• Marshall

1810 - The Carolinians were allowed to live in Saipan and Tinian after the typhoon destroyed their homes. What were they asked to watch?

• Cattle Farm

• Coconut Farm

• Sugar Cane Farm

• Sweet Potato Farm

1880 - The Spanish finally allowed the Chamorros to ______ to Saipan, Tinian, and Rota from Guam.

• Forget

• Sell

• Return

• Buy

1889 - How much did Germany buy the Mariana and Caroline Islands for from Spain?

• $4 Million

• $6 Million

• $3 Million

• $5 Million