Prehistory

Spanish Period
German Period
Japanese Period
American Period
100
The study of things that happened in the past.
History
100

What year did Magellan come to the Marianas Island?

1521

100
When did the German Administration started and ended?
1899-1914
100
When is the Japanese Administration?
1914-1941
100
This battle began with an air strike on June 11, 1944 by the Americans.
Battle of Saipan
200
Name 3 reasons why Chamorros used Latte' Stone to build their houses?

The ancient Chamorros use Latte Stone to build their house for protecting them from flood, insects, termites, enemies storing animals, canoe, and others.

200
This were used by the Spaniards to cross oceans for trade purposes.
Spanish Galleon
200
He was the first and only District Officer in Northern Marianas during the German Administration.
George Fritz
200
These were used to transport sugarcane from the fields to the sugar mill factories.
Japanese train
200
What are the names of the 2 bombs that were dropped in Japan?
little boy and fat man
300
What are the 2 parts of the Latte' Stone?
1. shaft or haligi in Chamorro

2.capstone or tasa in Chamorro

300
A Portuguese navigator who discovered the Mariana Islands in 1521.
Ferdinand Magellan
300
The primary economic industry of the German Administration.
the coconut tree / copra industry
300
He successfully developed the sugarcane industry in 1921. He later became known as the Sugar King.
Haruji Matsue
300
It was built to house civilians during and after the battle between Japanese and American troops.
Camp Susupe
400

What is the name of the Ancient Chamorro reef canoe?

Chamorro Flying Proa
400
The priest who established the first Spanish colony in the Marianas in 1668.
Padre Sanvitores
400
Name 2 products that can be made from coconut oil.
soap and candles
400
It stands as an entrance to a Japanese Shinto Shrine.
tori (gate)
400
A promise between Americans and local people of CNMI.
The Covenant
500
What is the name of the strong fearless Chamorro warrior?
Taga
500
He is originally from Satawal and sailed to Saipan in 1839. He also established the village of Arabwal more commonly known today as Garapan. His monument can be found in Mañagaha.
Chief Aghurubw
500
What are the 3 things that George Frits established and improved?
1. established public education

2. improved healthcare

3. introduced the homestead program

500
Where can you find the Sugar King park?
Garapan, Saipan
500
What is the correct order of the time line in NMI History?
Prehistory, Spanish Administration, German Administration, Japanese administration and American administration
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