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Beyond The 50 States Trivia Quiz

This quiz will focus on questions related to areas that are not official U.S. states, but are or were once considered American territories.

A multiple-choice quiz by RedHook13. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
RedHook13

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
316,397

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3297

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Puerto Rico is one of the more well known non-state American territories. Which of these facts is NOT true of Puerto Rico? Hint

It has voting rights in Congress

It can elect its own Governor

Its currency is the U.S. Dollar

Its people are considered U.S. citizens

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which American territory's airport serves as the primary hub for Continental Micronesia? Hint

Nauru

Vanuatu

Tahiti

Guam

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Question 3 of 10

3. Located in the Pacific Ocean, this American territory was acquired in 1945 after The Battle of Saipan. Name it. Hint

Northern Mariana Islands

Solomon Islands

Marshall Islands

Hawaiian Islands

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which is not one of the U.S. Virgin Islands? Hint

St. John

St. Barts

St. Croix

St. Thomas

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Question 5 of 10

5. What city is the capital of American Samoa and is known for its harbor? Hint

Apia

Pago Pago

Maia

Manu'a

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which island territory does not belong to the United States? Hint

Guadalcanal

Palmyra Atoll

Midway Island

Wake Island

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which modern African nation was initially colonized by the United States to be used as a haven for former slaves? Hint

Guinea

Sierra Leone

Liberia

Cape Verde

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Question 8 of 10

8. Although the United States does not claim any land in Antarctica, there are several research bases. Which of these are not owned by the U.S.? Hint

McMurdo Station

Palmer Station

Amundsen-Scott Station

Progress Station

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Caribbean nation, home of the Sierra Maestra mountains, was acquired by the United States in 1898 only to be granted its independence in 1902? Hint

Cuba

Haiti

Jamaica

Bahamas

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which former American colony in Asia is an archipelago of more than 7000 islands? It was granted independence from The United States on July 4, 1946. Hint

Singapore

The Philippines

Indonesia

Papua New Guinea

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Puerto Rico is one of the more well known non-state American territories. Which of these facts is NOT true of Puerto Rico?

Answer: It has voting rights in Congress

Puerto Rico was acquired from the Spanish in 1898 after the Spanish-American War. Since 1917, Puerto Ricans have been considered U.S. citizens. While they enjoy many of the same laws and freedoms as other Americans, they have no voting rights in Congress.

2. Which American territory's airport serves as the primary hub for Continental Micronesia?

Answer: Guam

The Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport is located in Hagatna, Guam. As its name may imply, Continental Micronesia is a wholly owned subsidiary of Continental Airlines.

3. Located in the Pacific Ocean, this American territory was acquired in 1945 after The Battle of Saipan. Name it.

Answer: Northern Mariana Islands

Saipan is the capital city of the Northern Mariana Islands. In 1975, the Northern Mariana Islands was declared a "commonwealth" territory of the United States.

4. Which is not one of the U.S. Virgin Islands?

Answer: St. Barts

The United States, fearing that Germany would use them to harbor submarines, purchased the Virgin Islands in 1917 from Denmark. St. Barts is one of the Leeward Islands and is a territory of France.

5. What city is the capital of American Samoa and is known for its harbor?

Answer: Pago Pago

Pago Pago is the capital city of American Samoa. American Samoa has been a American territory since 1899. Visitors to Pago Pago can climb Mt. Alava.

6. Which island territory does not belong to the United States?

Answer: Guadalcanal

Guadalcanal belongs to the Solomon Islands. The Solomon Islands are a protectorate nation under the United Kingdom.

7. Which modern African nation was initially colonized by the United States to be used as a haven for former slaves?

Answer: Liberia

Liberia was established by the United States government in 1822. It was later granted independence by the U.S. in 1847. Its capital city of Monrovia is named for former U.S. President James Monroe.

8. Although the United States does not claim any land in Antarctica, there are several research bases. Which of these are not owned by the U.S.?

Answer: Progress Station

Progress Station is owned and operated by Russia. The Amundsen-Scott Station is located at the South Pole.

9. Which Caribbean nation, home of the Sierra Maestra mountains, was acquired by the United States in 1898 only to be granted its independence in 1902?

Answer: Cuba

Cuba was acquired by the United States via The Treaty of Paris, which ended the Spanish-American War in 1898. Cuba was then granted independence by the U.S. on May 20, 1902.

10. Which former American colony in Asia is an archipelago of more than 7000 islands? It was granted independence from The United States on July 4, 1946.

Answer: The Philippines

The Philippines were acquired by the U.S. in 1898 after the Spanish-American War. The Filipinos rebelled against the U.S. in an attempt to gain independence. It was finally granted in 1946 after the islands were liberated from a Japanese invasion.

Source: Author RedHook13

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