History
What are the 4 countries that invaded Micronesia?
The Spanish, German, Japanese, and USA
What is the name of the “Sleeping Lady” island?
Kosrae!
What is the first thing you do before you enter someones house?
You take off your shoes or slippers.
What does ringing in your ear mean and or if you bit your tongue?
Someone is talking about you.
What does “Ohsa” mean? Or how is it used?
It is used as an expression to represent “Whatever”
What was the ancient currency of Yap?
Rai (the stone coins)
Where is the Black Hole Lagoon located?
Chuuk.
What do you always offer someone when you see them? Or the first thing you ask when someone enters your home?
Offer to eat.
Why is it bad to whistle at night?
The ghost will slap your face and your face will be stuck.
What does Udahn or how is it used?
It can mean “Truly” or “Really” or be used to emphasize in sentences
What is the story of “Two Lovers Point” in Guam
The story is the chiefs daughter did not want to marry the spaniard. She tied her hair with her secret chamorro lover and they jumped off the cliff.
(Very short summary)
Where is the deepest part of the ocean?
Mariana Trench.
What is the traditional Mwoakilihs performance in which they tell the story of their island/people
The Mwoakilihs War dance.
Why is it bad to step over someone?
You will give them bad luck or they will die.
What is “Kuloket samwalahr”
It means its getting late and the clock is leaving!
What is the story believed to be how the basalt rocks were moved to Nan Madol?
The two brothers (Olisihpa and Olosohpa) used magic to float them over.
What is the famous rock cliff name in Pohnpei?
Sokehs Rock
What do you say when you walk past someone lower than you?
You say “Excuse me” or “Iheng”
Why shouldnt you sweep a girls feet with a broom?
What is “Micronesia time” or “Pohnpei time”
Saying youll be there at one time but being hours late
EX:”I’ll see you at 2” then they arrive at 5
Where in the Pacific did they detonate the nuclear bomb?
The Marshal Island of Majuro
What is the name of the ancient ruins?
Nan Madol
What is the name of the rock that they pound sakau on?
Peitehl
What does dropping a fork or spoon mean?
You will have visitors.
Fork is female, spoon is male.
What is the slang for completely not knowing something or “being lost”?
“Ih mihmi nan roat”
Udahn