Oceania Quiz

Approximately how many years ago did the first inhabitants of Australia arrive?

• 40,000 years ago

• 50,000 years ago

• 60,000 years ago

• 70,000 years ago

In what century did Europeans begin to explore Oceania?

• 15th century

• 16th century

• 17th century

• 18th century

In terms of land area, Australia ranks among all continents:

• First

• Second

• Third

• Sixth

How many independent countries are in Oceania?

• 14

• 12

• 16

• 18

By population, what is the largest country in Oceania?

• Australia

• Papua New Guinea

• New Zealand

• Fiji

What is the largest city in Oceania?

• Sydney

• Melbourne

• Auckland

• Brisbane

What is the second-largest island in the world?

• Greenland

• New Guinea

• Borneo

• Madagascar

In which region are Tuvalu, Samoa, and Tonga located?

• Caribbean

• Pacific

• Atlantic

• Indian

What year did French Catholic missionaries land on Tahiti?

• 1767

• 1774

• 1797

• 1804

During World War Two, this campaign was the first land offensive fought by Allied forces against Japan:

• Battle of Midway

• Guadalcanal Campaign

• Battle of Iwo Jima

• Battle of Okinawa