Kiribati Quiz Part 2: Atolls, Equators, and Unique Culture

How well do you know Kiribati? Part 2

Test your knowledge of Kiribati with these 10 new questions. Choose the best answer for each question and see your score at the end!

• 1. What is the capital of Kiribati?

  • (A) Bairiki
  • (B) Betio
  • (C) South Tarawa
  • (D) Bikenibeu

• 2. What is a staple food in Kiribati?

  • (A) Coconut, breadfruit, and fish
  • (B) Rice and chicken
  • (C) Potatoes and beef
  • (D) Wheat and lamb

• 3. What is the currency of Kiribati?

  • (A) Kiribati Dollar and Australian Dollar
  • (B) US Dollar
  • (C) New Zealand Dollar
  • (D) Fijian Dollar

• 4. Kiribati is composed of 33 of what type of landform?

  • (A) Volcanic islands
  • (B) Coral atolls
  • (C) Mountain ranges
  • (D) Large continents

• 5. What is a "maneaba"?

  • (A) A traditional fishing boat.
  • (B) A community meeting house, central to village life.
  • (C) A type of clothing.
  • (D) A religious leader.

• 6. What is a major source of income for Kiribati?

  • (A) Manufacturing
  • (B) Fishing licenses and foreign aid
  • (C) Tourism
  • (D) Mining

• 7. The Battle of Tarawa was a significant event during which war?

  • (A) World War I
  • (B) World War II
  • (C) The Korean War
  • (D) The Vietnam War

• 8. What is a traditional Kiribati dance style known for?

  • (A) Fast-paced and energetic movements.
  • (B) Its use of bird-like movements and sharp head movements.
  • (C) Its focus on footwork.
  • (D) Its acrobatic flips.

• 9. What are the official languages of Kiribati?

  • (A) English and Gilbertese (Kiribati)
  • (B) French and English
  • (C) Japanese and English
  • (D) Chinese and English

• 10. Kiribati is the only country in the world that is situated in how many hemispheres?

  • (A) One
  • (B) Two
  • (C) Three
  • (D) Four