German Administration Modern NMI

The German Administration of the Mariana Islands is dated _______.

• 42 Millions years ago

• 3, 500 years ago

• 1730-1898

• 1899-1914

Germans purchased the Northern Mariana Islands and the _____ from Spain.

Who was the first German district officer of the Norther Mariana Islands?

• Nick Benjamin

• George Fritz

• Magellan

• Taga

The Germans wanted the Marianas for its international ______.

• blue waters

• strategic location

• prestige

• collection

Chamorros and Carolinians lived together and became German citizens. T or F

• True

• False

The position or authority of a chief ruler; sovereignty; supreme power is called___

• principalities

• executive director

• executive officer

• Matua

The major trading commodity during the German time is ____.

• tuba

• tobaccos

• taro

• copra

The main commodity of exchange was _____ rather than money.

T/F Chamorros and Carolinians could own land. Foreigners, including Germans could only lease land.

• True

• False

Which local citizen became the first naturalized German citizen?

• Dr. Torres

• Pedro Ada

• Pedro Tenorio

• Mariano Sablan