American Samoa MCQs [USA] January 8, 2026August 27, 2024 by u930973931_answers 50 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. What is the capital of American Samoa? (A) Fagatogo (B) Pago Pago (C) Tafuna (D) Utulei 2. American Samoa is located in which ocean? (A) Indian Ocean (B) Pacific Ocean (C) Atlantic Ocean (D) Arctic Ocean 3. American Samoa is an unincorporated territory of which country? (A) Australia (B) New Zealand (C) United States (D) France 4. How many main islands make up American Samoa? (A) 1 (B) 3 (C) 7 (D) 5 5. What is the official language of American Samoa, along with English? (A) Tongan (B) Samoan (C) Hawaiian (D) Maori 6. What is the currency used in American Samoa? (A) Samoan Tala (B) Australian Dollar (C) U.S. Dollar (D) New Zealand Dollar 7. American Samoa’s economy is primarily based on: (A) Tourism (B) Agriculture (C) Tuna canning (D) Manufacturing 8. Which is the largest village in American Samoa? (A) Aua (B) Pago Pago (C) Faga’alu (D) Tafuna 9. What year did the United States acquire American Samoa? (A) 1865 (B) 1899 (C) 1941 (D) 1962 10. American Samoa’s time zone is known as: (A) Mountain Standard Time (B) Eastern Standard Time (C) Hawaiian Standard Time (D) Samoa Standard Time 11. Which oceanic region is American Samoa part of? (A) Micronesia (B) Polynesia (C) Melanesia (D) Australasia 12. What is the traditional Samoan dance called? (A) Hula (B) Tamure (C) Haka (D) Siva 13. Which of these is a major natural feature in American Samoa? (A) Mount Alava (B) Mauna Kea (C) Uluru (D) Kilimanjaro 14. The National Park of American Samoa spans how many islands? (A) 1 (B) 7 (C) 5 (D) 3 15. Which religious denomination is most prominent in American Samoa? (A) Catholicism (B) Congregational Christianity (C) Methodism (D) Islam 16. American Samoa’s legislative body is known as: (A) Assembly (B) Congress (C) Senate (D) Fono 17. American Samoa is represented in the U.S. Congress by: (A) Two senators (B) A voting representative (C) One non-voting delegate (D) No representation 18. Which of these islands is NOT part of American Samoa? (A) Upolu (B) Tutuila (C) Aunu’u (D) Ta’u 19. What is the official motto of American Samoa? (A) “Samoa Muamua Le Atua” (Samoa, Let God Be First) (B) “Where America’s Day Begins” (C) “Unity in Strength” (D) “Land of the Free” 20. Which traditional food is commonly eaten in American Samoa? (A) All of the above (B) Taro (C) Breadfruit (D) Poi 21. The Samoan fale is a type of: (A) Traditional house (B) Canoe (C) Dance (D) Weapon 22. The flag of American Samoa features which animal? (A) Lion (B) Eagle (C) Shark (D) Dolphin 23. Which of these sports is highly popular in American Samoa? (A) Soccer (B) Rugby (C) Baseball (D) Basketball 24. American Samoa is located nearest to which country? (A) Samoa (B) Australia (C) New Zealand (D) Fiji 25. Which island is home to American Samoa’s capital, Pago Pago? (A) Upolu (B) Tutuila (C) Ta’u (D) Ofu 26. Which U.S. government department oversees American Samoa? (A) Department of Defense (B) Department of the Interior (C) Department of State (D) Department of Commerce 27. Who is the traditional leader in Samoan culture? (A) Matai (B) Tui (C) Chief (D) Suli 28. American Samoa’s climate is classified as: (A) Mediterranean (B) Desert (C) Tundra (D) Tropical rainforest 29. What is the main international airport in American Samoa? (A) Faleolo International Airport (B) Ofu Airport (C) Ta’u Airport (D) Pago Pago International Airport 30. What type of traditional Samoan tattooing is called? (A) Moko (B) Tatau (C) Malu (D) Pe’a 31. The American Samoa Department of Education primarily uses what curriculum? (A) Australian curriculum (B) New Zealand curriculum (C) U.S. curriculum (D) Pacific Islands curriculum 32. What type of government does American Samoa have? (A) Constitutional monarchy (B) Presidential system (C) Constitutional republic (D) Parliamentary democracy 33. American Samoa is located in which hemisphere? (A) Northern Hemisphere (B) Eastern Hemisphere (C) Western Hemisphere (D) Southern Hemisphere 34. Which environmental issue poses a major threat to American Samoa? (A) Air pollution (B) Rising sea levels (C) Deforestation (D) Oil spills 35. What is the primary religion in American Samoa? (A) Hinduism (B) Buddhism (C) Christianity (D) Islam 36. Which month is the peak of the cyclone season in American Samoa? (A) May (B) January (C) July (D) October 37. The traditional Samoan drink made from kava is called: (A) Ava (B) Sake (C) Palm wine (D) Keg 38. American Samoa is divided into how many counties? (A) 10 (B) 5 (C) 3 (D) 15 39. The main export of American Samoa is: (A) Coffee (B) Tuna products (C) Sugar (D) Cocoa 40. Which year did American Samoa first participate in the Olympics? (A) 1988 (B) 1992 (C) 2000 (D) 2008 41. The national flower of American Samoa is: (A) Frangipani (B) Hibiscus (C) Tiare (D) Ginger 42. American Samoa’s highest peak is: (A) Mount Alava (B) Matafao Peak (C) Lata Mountain (D) Mount Rainier 43. Which international organization includes American Samoa as an observer? (A) United Nations (B) Pacific Islands Forum (C) NATO (D) ASEAN 44. The American Samoa Community College is located in: (A) Faga’alu (B) Utulei (C) Mapusaga (D) Leone 45. What natural disaster is American Samoa prone to? (A) Tornadoes (B) Hurricanes (C) Blizzards (D) Tsunamis 46. Which event is celebrated on Flag Day in American Samoa? (A) The raising of the first U.S. flag (B) Independence from New Zealand (C) The end of World War II (D) The signing of the Treaty of Cession 47. Which U.S. holiday is also observed in American Samoa? (A) All of the above (B) Thanksgiving (C) Veterans Day (D) Memorial Day 48. Which sport is known for producing many professional players from American Samoa? (A) Rugby (B) Baseball (C) Cricket (D) American Football 49. The American Samoa Government is headed by: (A) Chief Minister (B) President (C) Prime Minister (D) Governor 50. The traditional Samoan meeting house is called a: (A) Marae (B) Faletele (C) Bure (D) Umu