Tonga Quiz Part 2: The Friendly Islands of the Pacific

How well do you know Tonga? Part 2

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

• 1. What is Tonga's nickname, given by Captain James Cook?

  • (A) The Spice Islands
  • (B) The Friendly Islands
  • (C) The Pearl of the Pacific
  • (D) The Garden Isle

• 2. What is "Lu Pulu"?

  • (A) A type of fishing net.
  • (B) A traditional dish of meat and coconut milk baked in taro leaves.
  • (C) A ceremonial dance.
  • (D) A woven mat.

• 3. What is the currency of Tonga?

  • (A) Tongan Pa'anga
  • (B) New Zealand Dollar
  • (C) US Dollar
  • (D) Fijian Dollar

• 4. What is the Ha'amonga 'a Maui trilithon?

  • (A) A modern sculpture.
  • (B) An ancient stone monument, sometimes called the "Stonehenge of the Pacific".
  • (C) A natural rock formation.
  • (D) A royal palace.

• 5. What is a "ta'ovala"?

  • (A) A traditional woven mat worn around the waist as a sign of respect.
  • (B) A type of canoe.
  • (C) A musical instrument.
  • (D) A headdress.

• 6. What is a major part of Tonga's economy?

  • (A) Manufacturing
  • (B) Agriculture (yams, squash) and remittances from Tongans abroad.
  • (C) Technology services
  • (D) Mining

• 7. What is unique about Tonga's history in the Pacific?

  • (A) It was the first to gain independence.
  • (B) It is the only monarchy in the Pacific and was never formally colonized.
  • (C) It was ruled by multiple European powers simultaneously.
  • (D) It has no pre-colonial history.

• 8. What is the "Lakalaka"?

  • (A) A traditional Tongan dance recognized by UNESCO.
  • (B) A local dish.
  • (C) A political assembly.
  • (D) A historical monument.

• 9. What is the most popular sport in Tonga?

  • (A) Soccer (Football)
  • (B) Rugby Union
  • (C) Cricket
  • (D) Volleyball

• 10. What is the political system of Tonga?

  • (A) A republic
  • (B) A constitutional monarchy
  • (C) A territory of another country
  • (D) A parliamentary democracy with no monarch