Micronesia Quiz Part 2: Ancient Cities and Island States

How well do you know Micronesia? Part 2

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

• 1. The Federated States of Micronesia consists of four states. Which of these is NOT one of them?

  • (A) Yap
  • (B) Chuuk
  • (C) Pohnpei
  • (D) Palau

• 2. What is a traditional staple food in Micronesia?

  • (A) Breadfruit, taro, and coconut
  • (B) Wheat and barley
  • (C) Potatoes and corn
  • (D) Rice and beans

• 3. What is the currency of the Federated States of Micronesia?

  • (A) Micronesian Dollar
  • (B) US Dollar
  • (C) Australian Dollar
  • (D) Japanese Yen

• 4. What is Nan Madol on the island of Pohnpei?

  • (A) A modern city.
  • (B) An ancient city built on a series of artificial islets.
  • (C) A natural harbor.
  • (D) A mountain range.

• 5. The state of Yap is famous for what unique form of traditional currency?

  • (A) Shells
  • (B) Woven mats
  • (C) Large stone discs called Rai stones.
  • (D) Bird feathers.

• 6. What is the main industry in the Federated States of Micronesia?

  • (A) Manufacturing
  • (B) Subsistence farming and fishing
  • (C) Technology
  • (D) Mining

• 7. The FSM is in a Compact of Free Association with which country?

  • (A) The United Kingdom
  • (B) The United States
  • (C) Australia
  • (D) Japan

• 8. What is a common social structure in Micronesian culture?

  • (A) Nuclear family
  • (B) Clan-based and extended family systems
  • (C) Individualistic
  • (D) Age-based groups

• 9. What is the official language of the FSM?

  • (A) English
  • (B) French
  • (C) Spanish
  • (D) Japanese

• 10. Where is the capital of the FSM, Palikir, located?

  • (A) On the island of Yap
  • (B) On the island of Pohnpei
  • (C) On the island of Chuuk
  • (D) On the island of Kosrae