Places
This American territory's name means "rich-port" in English.
Puerto Rico
True or False: People who are born in any of the US territories are considered US Citizens.
False: People who are born in the territories are US NATIONALS.
This is the deepest point in the worlds oceans.
The Mariana Trench
These were the early settlers of the US Virgin Islands.
Carib and Arawak Indians.
It celebrates a holiday called "White Sunday".
American Samoa
This territory is made up of three main islands, and is located just east of Puerto Rico.
U.S. Virgin Islands
True or False: People born in the US Territories can serve in the US Military.
True.
This is the result of mountains blocking most rainfall to a portion of land.
Rain shadow.
This culture, in Guam, values its elders, native music, food, and legends.
Chamorro.
The yellow trumpet bush is the official flower.
US Virgin Islands
This territory is considered one of the Northern Mariana Islands, but is independent from them.
Guam
True or False: You MUST HAVE a passport to travel between the US Territories and the 50 States.
False.
A word that means "keys," these are small islands surrounding the Virgin Islands.
Cays.
The Tiano Indians were some of the earliest people to live in this territory.
Puerto Rico.
Its official tree is the ifit.
Guam.
The capitol of this Territory is located on Saipan.
Northern Mariana Islands
True or False: Representatives from the US Territories have the same voting rights as representatives from the 50 states.
False: They do not have the same voting rights.
This is a ring shaped island that is made of coral.
Atoll.
This man discovered the Northern Mariana Islands in 1521.
Ferdinand Magellan.
Its official tree is the red-flowering flame tree.
Northern Mariana Islands.
Its capital city has one of the best natural harbors in the Pacific Ocean.
American Samoa
True or False: The US Territories send and receive mail and packages using the USPS (United States Postal Service).
True.
These hurricane-like storms, sometimes threaten Guam.
Typhoon.
John Williams was a leader of the British missionaries to this territory.
American Samoa.
This important animal is named after the sound it makes.
Coqui (Tree Frog) "Ko quee"