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Quiz about Melanesia Micronesia and Polynesia

Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia Quiz

Let's test your knowledge about the Pacific Islands near Australia known as Oceania.

A multiple-choice quiz by france22. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
france22

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
307,381

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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566

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Question 1 of 10

1. What country includes the northern Solomon Islands, the Bismarck Archipelago, and the Louisiade Archipelago? Hint

Loyalty Islands

Fiji

Papua New Guinea

Solomon Islands

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Question 2 of 10

2. Rarotonga is the chief island of what country? Hint

French Polynesia

Tonga

Cook Islands

Tokelau

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Question 3 of 10

3. Kiribati, a Melanesian country which became independent in 1979 is located on what latitude on the Earth's surface? Hint

10� Lat. S

Tropic of Capricorn

Equator

Tropic of Cancer

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Question 4 of 10

4. The French government claimed what country as its overseas territory in the mid-1800s and subsequently, between 1864 to 1897, used it as a penal colony? Hint

Fiji

New Britain

New Caledonia

Vanuatu

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Question 5 of 10

5. The name of what Micronesian archipelago is so called because it is near the Equator, where some of the islands are part of Kiribati? Hint

Marshall Islands

Phoenix Islands

Line Islands

Caroline Islands

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Question 6 of 10

6. What country is made up of nine low-lying islands where Nanumea Island is the northwesternmost island in this country and Niulakita Island is the southernmost? Hint

Tuvalu

Nauru

Federated States of Micronesia

Gilbert

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the 18th century, the name of the Polynesian country of Tonga was formerly called what by Captain James Cook after the country's inhabitants welcomed his visit? Hint

Islands of Gratitude

Saint Michael Islands

Iles Pleines de Solicitude

Friendly Islands

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Question 8 of 10

8. What Micronesian country is called the "phosphate" island? Hint

Palau

Marshall Islands

Nauru

Guam

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Question 9 of 10

9. Over 80 dialects, including the English language version of Pidgin, are spoken in what Melanesian country? Hint

Loyalty Islands

Fiji

Solomon Islands

Vanuatu

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Question 10 of 10

10. "Olbiil Era Kelulau" is the official motto of what Micronesian country? Hint

Mariana Islands

Kiribati

Palau

Tuvalu

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What country includes the northern Solomon Islands, the Bismarck Archipelago, and the Louisiade Archipelago?

Answer: Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea lies on the eastern half of New Guinea, the second largest island in the world, which is part of Indonesia. It is officially named as the Independent State of Papua New Guinea.

Port Moresby is its capital city.

2. Rarotonga is the chief island of what country?

Answer: Cook Islands

Cook Islands is a self-governing dependency of New Zealand. It consists of 15 small islands, which include (besides Rarotonga) Manihiki, Aitutaki, and Pukapuka.

Avarua is its capital city.

3. Kiribati, a Melanesian country which became independent in 1979 is located on what latitude on the Earth's surface?

Answer: Equator

Kiribati is located in the central tropical area of the Pacific Ocean. It was formerly named Gilbert Islands after Captain Thomas Gilbert.

South Tarawa is Kiribati's capital city.

4. The French government claimed what country as its overseas territory in the mid-1800s and subsequently, between 1864 to 1897, used it as a penal colony?

Answer: New Caledonia

New Caledonia consists of three provinces, the North, the South, and the Loyalty Islands provinces. The capital city , Noumea, is located in the South Province.

5. The name of what Micronesian archipelago is so called because it is near the Equator, where some of the islands are part of Kiribati?

Answer: Line Islands

One of the islands is Kiritimati (Christmas Island), discovered by Captain James Cook on December 24, 1777. Eight of the eleven atolls and islands of Line Islands are part of Kiribati.

6. What country is made up of nine low-lying islands where Nanumea Island is the northwesternmost island in this country and Niulakita Island is the southernmost?

Answer: Tuvalu

Tuvalu's neigbouring states are Kiribati, Samoa, and Fiji. It was formerly called Ellice Islands.

Funafuti, located at the Funafuti Atoll, is its capital city.

7. In the 18th century, the name of the Polynesian country of Tonga was formerly called what by Captain James Cook after the country's inhabitants welcomed his visit?

Answer: Friendly Islands

Among the Polynesian nations, Tonga has a government of constitutional monarchy. The leader or king in the early 21st century is George Tupou V.

Nuku'alofa is Tonga's capital city.

8. What Micronesian country is called the "phosphate" island?

Answer: Nauru

If you look at the country's official emblem, you can see the alchemical symbol of phosphorus on the emblem's upper section. Lots of phosphate rock has been mined in Nauru and exported to several countries.

Yaren is its capital city (de facto).

9. Over 80 dialects, including the English language version of Pidgin, are spoken in what Melanesian country?

Answer: Solomon Islands

The United Kingdom established a protectorate over this nation in the late 19th century. It gained independence July 7, 1978.

Honiara is Solomon Islands' capital city, which is located on Guadalcanal Island.

10. "Olbiil Era Kelulau" is the official motto of what Micronesian country?

Answer: Palau

Palau is located 800 km southeast of the Philippines. The name can be also spelled as "Belau".

Melekeok is Palau's capital city.

Source: Author france22

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