Northern Mariana Islands MCQs [USA] January 8, 2026August 27, 2024 by u930973931_answers 50 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. What is the capital of the Northern Mariana Islands? (A) Tinian (B) Saipan (C) Rota (D) Pagan 2. The Northern Mariana Islands are located in which ocean? (A) Atlantic Ocean (B) Pacific Ocean (C) Indian Ocean (D) Arctic Ocean 3. The Northern Mariana Islands are a commonwealth in political union with which country? (A) United States (B) Australia (C) Japan (D) France 4. How many main islands make up the Northern Mariana Islands? (A) 4 (B) 6 (C) 15 (D) 9 5. The official languages of the Northern Mariana Islands include English and: (A) Japanese (B) Chamorro (C) Korean (D) Tagalog 6. The Northern Mariana Islands are situated in which region? (A) Micronesia (B) Polynesia (C) Melanesia (D) Australasia 7. Which island in the Northern Mariana Islands is the largest by area? (A) Rota (B) Tinian (C) Saipan (D) Pagan 8. What is the currency used in the Northern Mariana Islands? (A) Australian Dollar (B) Euro (C) Japanese Yen (D) U.S. Dollar 9. The Northern Mariana Islands were under the administration of which country before becoming a commonwealth of the U.S.? (A) Japan (B) Spain (C) Germany (D) France 10. What is the primary source of the Northern Mariana Islands’ economy? (A) Agriculture (B) Tourism (C) Manufacturing (D) Fishing 11. The Northern Mariana Islands are part of which U.S. time zone? (A) Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (B) Alaska Standard Time (C) Chamorro Standard Time (D) Eastern Standard Time 12. Which of these islands is NOT part of the Northern Mariana Islands? (A) Guam (B) Saipan (C) Tinian (D) Rota 13. The highest peak in the Northern Mariana Islands is on which island? (A) Saipan (B) Rota (C) Tinian (D) Pagan 14. The official motto of the Northern Mariana Islands is: (A) "Pride of the Pacific" (B) "Unity in Diversity" (C) "Land of the Rising Sun" (D) "Beautiful Island" 15. What is the name of the indigenous people of the Northern Mariana Islands? (A) Chamorro (B) Palauan (C) Samoan (D) Maori 16. The Northern Mariana Islands are represented in the U.S. Congress by: (A) Two senators (B) A voting representative (C) One non-voting delegate (D) No representation 17. The island of Tinian is famous for its role in which historical event? (A) Apollo Moon Landing (B) American Revolution (C) World War II (D) Korean War 18. The Marianas Trench is located near which islands? (A) Hawaii (B) Northern Mariana Islands (C) Galápagos Islands (D) Fiji 19. What is the primary form of transportation between the islands of the Northern Mariana Islands? (A) Ferry (B) Train (C) Boat (D) Plane 20. What type of government does the Northern Mariana Islands have? (A) Federal Republic (B) Parliamentary Democracy (C) Monarchy (D) Commonwealth in Political Union 21. The Northern Mariana Islands’ flag features which color prominently? (A) Red (B) Green (C) Blue (D) Yellow 22. The island of Pagan is known for its: (A) Beaches (B) Agriculture (C) Historical ruins (D) Volcanoes 23. The Northern Mariana Islands are located northeast of which country? (A) Japan (B) Australia (C) Philippines (D) Taiwan 24. The primary airport on Saipan is called: (A) Pagan Airport (B) Tinian International Airport (C) Rota Airport (D) Saipan International Airport 25. Which island in the Northern Mariana Islands is known for its historical American military sites? (A) Saipan (B) Tinian (C) Rota (D) Pagan 26. The Northern Mariana Islands were administered by which country during the period following World War I? (A) United States (B) Japan (C) Australia (D) Germany 27. What is the local name for the traditional dance performed in the Northern Mariana Islands? (A) Hula (B) Siva (C) Tamure (D) Chamorro Dance 28. The Northern Mariana Islands’ climate can be best described as: (A) Tundra (B) Desert (C) Mediterranean (D) Tropical rainforest 29. The Northern Mariana Islands are closest to which other U.S. territory? (A) Puerto Rico (B) American Samoa (C) Guam (D) U.S. Virgin Islands 30. The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands’ legislative body is known as: (A) The Senate (B) The House of Representatives (C) The Legislature (D) The Assembly 31. What is the primary religion practiced in the Northern Mariana Islands? (A) Catholicism (B) Protestant Christianity (C) Islam (D) Buddhism 32. Which natural feature is prominent on the island of Rota? (A) Coral reefs (B) Rainforests (C) Sand dunes (D) Mountain peaks 33. The local cuisine of the Northern Mariana Islands includes which of the following? (A) Sushi (B) Pizza (C) Lumpia (D) Tacos 34. The island of Rota is sometimes referred to as: (A) The “Friendly Island” (B) The “Garden Island” (C) The “Sleeping Giant” (D) The “Rocky Island” 35. What is the name of the oceanic trench near the Northern Mariana Islands? (A) Philippine Trench (B) Tonga Trench (C) Mariana Trench (D) Kuril-Kamchatka Trench 36. The Northern Mariana Islands are known for their: (A) Beautiful beaches (B) Snow-capped mountains (C) Desert landscapes (D) Arctic conditions 37. What year did the Northern Mariana Islands become a U.S. commonwealth? (A) 1975 (B) 1965 (C) 1986 (D) 1990 38. The Northern Mariana Islands have been used as a setting for which type of film? (A) Historical dramas (B) Science fiction (C) Documentaries (D) War films 39. Which of these is a prominent festival in the Northern Mariana Islands? (A) Christmas Parade (B) Carnival (C) Liberation Day (D) Independence Day 40. Which island in the Northern Mariana Islands is known for its “Forbidden Island”? (A) Pagan (B) Tinian (C) Rota (D) Saipan 41. The Northern Mariana Islands are a part of which U.S. Pacific insular area? (A) U.S. Minor Outlying Islands (B) U.S. Virgin Islands (C) American Samoa (D) Guam 42. The Northern Mariana Islands’ highest peak is called: (A) Mount Halekala (B) Mount Alava (C) Mount Tapochau (D) Mount Fuji 43. Which island is known for its historical Japanese sites from World War II? (A) Saipan (B) Tinian (C) Rota (D) Pagan 44. The Northern Mariana Islands’ economy relies heavily on which industry besides tourism? (A) Government aid (B) Fishing (C) Textiles (D) Agriculture 45. The island of Tinian is famous for which feature? (A) Tropical rainforests (B) Historical WWII airfields (C) Active volcanoes (D) Ancient temples 46. The Northern Mariana Islands have a tropical climate characterized by: (A) Dry winters and wet summers (B) Hot and dry all year (C) Warm temperatures with high humidity (D) Cold winters and mild summers 47. Which historical site on Saipan is a significant World War II memorial? (A) WWII Museum (B) American Memorial Park (C) Victory Park (D) Pacific War Museum 48. The Northern Mariana Islands are closest to which major Pacific island group? (A) Melanesia (B) Polynesia (C) Micronesia (D) Australia 49. Which of these activities is popular among tourists in the Northern Mariana Islands? (A) Skiing (B) Surfing (C) Ice skating (D) Mountain climbing 50. The Northern Mariana Islands are known for their: (A) Cultural festivals (B) Historical ruins (C) Ancient pyramids (D) Urban centers