General Knowledge
Do you need a passport to travel to the U.S. Territories?
No
How do natural disasters (like hurricanes, wildfires, or earthquakes) affect the economy of a region? Give one example.
Natural disasters can damage infrastructure, homes, and businesses, slowing trade and production.
Example: Hurricanes in the Southeast (like Hurricane Katrina) destroyed homes, raised gas prices, and required billions of dollars in federal aid.
Why don’t U.S. territories have full voting representation in Congress?
Because they are not states
Which type of map shows average temperatures and rainfall?
Climate map
True or False, in 1966 the people of Samoa voted majority to remain an US territory?
True
How many major U.S. territories are there?
a. 5
b. 14
c. 50
a. 5
Why might territories like Guam or Puerto Rico be important to the United States from an economic or military standpoint?
Guam is strategically important as a U.S. military base in the Pacific, giving the U.S. defense presence near Asia.
Puerto Rico is valuable for Caribbean trade, tourism, and its location for shipping routes. Both strengthen U.S. global influence.
Guyuria cookies are also known as what, because of their rather tough texture?
a. Soft Cookie
b. No Bake
c. Chamorro Jawbreaker
c. Chamorro Jawbreaker
Which type of map would you use to study how people are spread across a country?
A population map,
What type of drum is used for things including calling village meetings, in times of war and peace, songs/chants and dance, and signalling long distances in inter-island naval warfare?
a. Bongo Drum
b. Drum Set
c. Slit Drum
c. Slit Drum
A region is best described as:
An area with shared features like geography, economy, or culture
Which U.S. territory is located in the Caribbean and has the largest population?
Puerto Rico
True or false, North Mariana Islands only consist of one small island?
False (its made up of 22 islands)
For centuries, red rice has been a fixture in this islands food and culture. It is a staple and a necessary part of the meal at any party or gathering. Which island is known for red rice?
Guam or US Virgin Islands
Guam
In the 20th century stringed instruments became popular here. What is the stringed instrument?
a. Electric Guitar
b. Ukulele
c. Accordion
b. Ukulele
Which U.S. Territory is the most largest?
a. Puerto Rico
b. Midway Atoll
c. Baker Island
a. Puerto Rico
Why do states have more political power than territories?
States have full representation in Congress and their citizens can vote in all federal elections, while territories have limited or no voting rights in Congress and restricted presidential voting.
Explain the difference in representation between a state and a territory.
States have full voting rights in Congress and in presidential elections; territories have limited or no voting rights.
Which islands water glows in the dark?
Guam or US Virgin Islands
US Virgin Islands
What wild animal causes a lot of problems in 120 U.S. National Wildlife Refuges?
a. Skunk
b. Pigs
c. Deer
b. Pigs
Explain the difference between a territory and a state
A state is a full part of the U.S. with equal representation in Congress
a territory in part of the US but is not a state. people may have limited rights
WWhat natural disaster often affects California, and how does it impact the economy?
Earthquakes often strike California; they cause billions of dollars in damage to infrastructure, increase insurance costs, and slow business activity until repairs are made.
Which type of map shows countries, states, and boundaries?
Political map
Where is the first place the sun hits US soil?
Guam or US Virgin Islands
Guam
Are the people of American Samoa citizens of the United States of America?
No (They are considered US Nationals)