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Get Acquainted With Guam Trivia Quiz

Most people have heard of Guam, but how much do they really know about this little place. I challenge YOU to test your knowledge!

A multiple-choice quiz by Ballykissangel. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Ballykissangel

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
93,409

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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690

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what body of water would you locate the island of Guam? Hint

South Pacific Ocean

Indian Ocean

South Atlantic Ocean

North Pacific Ocean

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Question 2 of 10

2. Guam was ceded (or given up) to the United States by what country in 1898? Hint

France

Philippines

Japan

Spain

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Question 3 of 10

3. During World War II, Guam was invaded by the Japanese and forced to surrender. How long were they under Japanese control? Hint

25 months

16 months

31 months

9 months

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the capital city of Guam? Hint

Aliare

Aruwol

Alaujo

Hagatna

5. Let's talk about the weather, shall we? Guam has two distinct seasons: a dry season from January-June and and a rainy season from July-December. Guam can be a prime target for typhoons which occur primarily in the months of July, August and September. Stastically,in which of these months is a typhoon most likely to occur?

Answer: (July, August, or September)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Guam is known for its beautiful flora and fauna. It is also home to many species of wild birds and animals. One creature, however, not native to the island, has become an unwelcomed pest. What is it? Hint

lizards

toads

chickens

brown tree snakes

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the major religion on the island of Guam? Hint

Anglican

Lutheran

Roman Catholic

Methodist

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Question 8 of 10

8. What are the two official languages of Guam? Hint

English and Japanese

English and Chamorro

English and Filipino

English and Spanish

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is a 'belembaotuyan' to the Chamorro? Hint

a wooden vessel

a musical instrument

an ancient spirit

a foreigner

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Question 10 of 10

10. What does Guam NOT have? Hint

insects

trees

sand

rocks

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what body of water would you locate the island of Guam?

Answer: North Pacific Ocean

Guam is the largest island in Micronesia and is part of the Mariana Islands group. It is roughly the shape of a footprint with a length of approximately thirty miles and a width ranging from twelve to four miles. Geographically it is about three quarters of the way from Hawaii to the Philippines.

2. Guam was ceded (or given up) to the United States by what country in 1898?

Answer: Spain

After the Spanish-American War, Guam became an unincorporated territory of the United States. Its citizens are provided with a full American citizenship. It is protected by the Constitution of the US and the US dollar is its currency. It remains a very strategic army base for the US in the Pacific.

3. During World War II, Guam was invaded by the Japanese and forced to surrender. How long were they under Japanese control?

Answer: 31 months

From December 1941 through July 1944, when the Americans liberated them. During their siege, Japan renamed Guam 'Omiya Jima' meaning 'Great Shrine Island'.

4. What is the capital city of Guam?

Answer: Hagatna

Also known as Agana, the capital city is located on the western coast of Guam near Apra Harbour. It can lay claim to being one of the oldest "European" cities in the Pacific as it was founded by Spain in 1668.

March 25, 1998, the legislature passed bill 522, officially changing the name of the capital city--Agana--to the Chamorro name--Hag�t�a.

Answer: August

Guam's climate is a very pleasing one with an average temperature of about 81 degrees and refreshing westerly trade winds which blow steadily!

Answer: brown tree snakes

Guam became inundated with the brown tree snake when it was introduced to the island by World War II cargo ships. At one time it was estimated that there were thousands of the snakes per one citizen!

7. What is the major religion on the island of Guam?

Answer: Roman Catholic

Up to 85 percent of Guam's citizens are Roman Catholic (2002). There is a revolving statue of Pope John Paul II located in Agana. Other notable religious groups include Baptists, Seventh-day Adventists, Latter-Day Saints and Episcopalians.

8. What are the two official languages of Guam?

Answer: English and Chamorro

Guam's native people are also called Chamorro. The Chamorro make up about 45 percent of Guam's population. The other 55 percent would include Caucasians, Filipinos, Japanese, Koreans, and Chinese with a sprinkling of other Micronesians.

9. What is a 'belembaotuyan' to the Chamorro?

Answer: a musical instrument

It is a traditional instrument made from a hollow goard and strung with wires that are then plucked to make a melodic sound.

10. What does Guam NOT have?

Answer: sand

Believe it or not, what is perceived as sand is in reality ground coral. This is what the 'beaches' of Guam are made up of. This ground coral is mixed with cement in order to make Guam's paved roads. This is much more economical then importing sand from thousands of miles away!

Source: Author Ballykissangel

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