Quiz on Micronesia and the Marshall Islands

Which of the following is a sovereign, independent nation in the Micronesia region?

• Northern Mariana Islands

• Guam

• Palau

• Wake Island

Who explored the Marshall Islands in 1788?

• Christopher Columbus

• John Marshall

• Ferdinand Magellan

• James Cook

During which war did the United States take the Marshall Islands from Japan?

• World War I

• Korean War

• Vietnam War

• World War II

When did the Marshall Islands gain independence from the United States?

• 1945

• 1986

• 1965

• 2000

Which country claimed Guam in 1565?

• Portugal

• France

• Spain

• England

What is the main religion in the Marshall Islands?

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Christianity

What are the local people of Guam called?

• Guamanians

• Chamorros

• Filipinos

• Islanders

Which languages are spoken in Guam?

• Spanish and English

• Chamorro and English

• French and Chamorro

• English and Tagalog

What type of government system does the Marshall Islands have?

• Monarchy

• Parliamentary-presidential

• Federal

• Dictatorship

What is the currency used in the Marshall Islands?

• Euro

• Yen

• US dollar

• Australian dollar