Nauru Part I
What became Nauru’s major economic activity under German rule?
A. Coconut trade
B. Phosphate mining
C. Selling of goods
B. Phosphate Mining
The people of Kiribati speaks an Austronesian language called?
A. Gilbertese
B. Gilbertel
C. Gilbert
A. Gilbertese
You can go to Nauru without a Visa
A. True
B. False
C. Maybe?
B. False. You must obtain a visa before traveling to Nauru
Which of the following is Nauru's largest industry?
A. Fishing
B. Agriculture
C. Tourism
D. Mining
Which of these describes Kiribati’s geography?
A. Mountainous
B. Desert
C. Forested
D. Atolls and Islands
D. Atolls and Islands
Who held the significant authority in the clans into which the society was organized?
A. President
B. Women
C. Chief
C. Chief
How many timezones does Kiribati have?
A. 1 time zone
B. 4 time zones
C. 2 time zones
D. 3 tome zones
D. 3 time zones
Nauruan Alphabet contains 17 letters
A. True
B. False
B. False. It used to contain 17 letters but now 30.
What is Nauru's population?
A. 12,000
B. 20,000
C. 25,000
D. 55,000
A. 12,000
What religion is mainly practiced in Kiribati?
A. Buddhism
B. Christianity
C. Baháʼí
D. Judaism
B. Christianity
What does the 12 pointed star in the national flag of Nauru represent? A. The tribes.
B. The Clans
C. The Atolls
B. The Clans
What year did the Kiribati gained independence?
A.1979
B. 1999
C. 1969
D. 1989
A. 1979
What is a significant environmental concern for Kiribati?
A. Volcanic activity
B. Deforestation
C. Sea level rising
D. Soil Erosion
C. Sea level rising
Aerop-Enap, a Nauruan creation mythology, turned the small and big snail into?
A. Earth and Sky
B. Sun and Moon
C. Sea and Sky
B. Sun and Moon
Kiribati is the only country that is situated within all four hemispheres. Is this statement true or false?
True
Who are characters in the creation myth of Nauruans?
A. Two snails, snake, and the spider
B. Aerop-Enap, two snails, and the worm
C. Aerop-Enap, two worms and the snail
B. Aerop-Enap, two snails, and the worm
The first recorded European encounter with Kiribati was by ?
A. John Smith
B. Mr. Wicksman
C. Ferdinand de Quieros
D. Ferdinand Magellan
C. Ferdinand de Quieros
What Island in Kiribati first experience the new day and a new year?
A. Gilbert Island
B. Line Island
C. Phoenix Island
B. Line Islands
Nauru remained a German colony until and Australian force took over in ?
A. 1920
B. 1914
C. 1918
D. 1945
B. 1914
What is the total number of islands in Kiribati?
33
In Nauruan language, Tubwa means?
A. Thank You
B. Good Night
C. Good Morning
D. I Miss You
A. Thank You
What are the three main island group of Kiribati?
Gilbert Island, Phoenix Island, and Line Island
What is the currency of Nauru?
A.Euro
B. Dollar
C. Yen
D. Australian dollar
D. Australian Dollar
After World War I, Nauru came under a League of Nations mandate and was administered jointly by:
A. United Kingdom, Britain, USA
B. New Zealand, USA, Germany
C. Britain, Australia, and New Zealand
D. Australia, France, and Britain
C. Britain, Australia, and New Zealand
Which major World War II battle was fought in Kiribati?
A. Battle of Coral Sea
B. Battle of Tarawa
C. Battle for Okinawa
D. Battle of Peleliu
B. Battle of Tarawa