Which of the following countries is not part of Melanesia?

• Fiji

• Vanuatu

• Solomon Islands

• New Zealand

What significant event took place in the Solomon Islands during World War II?

• Battle of Midway

• Battle of Guadalcanal

• Battle of Britain

• Battle of Stalingrad

How many different languages are spoken in the Solomon Islands?

• More than 50

• More than 70

• More than 90

• More than 100

What type of government does the Solomon Islands have?

• Monarchy

• Parliamentary democracy

• Dictatorship

• Federal republic

Which ocean surrounds the Solomon Islands?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• South Pacific Ocean

What is the geographical location of Papua New Guinea?

• In the northeastern Pacific Ocean

• In the southwestern Pacific Ocean

• In the southeastern Atlantic Ocean

• In the northwestern Indian Ocean

What is a significant characteristic of Papua New Guinea's culture?

• It has a single language spoken by all

• It is one of the most culturally diverse countries

• It has no traditional customs

• It has a uniform cultural group

When did Papua New Guinea gain independence?

• 1965

• 1975

• 1985

• 1995

What are the main components of Papua New Guinea's economy?

• Technology and tourism

• Farming, mining, and forestry

• Manufacturing and finance

• Fishing and textiles

How does Papua New Guinea's location near the equator affect its climate?

• It gives it a cold and dry climate

• It gives it a hot and humid climate

• It gives it a mild and rainy climate

• It gives it a cool and windy climate