Nauru: A Historical Overview

What is the size of Nauru, the world's smallest island nation?

• 15 square miles

• 20 square miles

• 12 square miles

• 8 square miles

How did the Nauruans initially respond to the arrival of the British whaling ship Hunter?

• They ignored the ship

• They inspected the ship and then returned to the island

• They attacked the ship

• They established trade with the ship

What was the main reason for the civil war on Nauru in the late 19th century?

• Religious differences

• Disputes over land ownership

• Introduction of guns and alcohol

• Conflict with neighboring islands

What was the key ingredient in fertilizer that was found in abundance on Nauru?

• Potassium

• Phosphate

• Nitrogen

• Calcium

Which countries had joint jurisdiction over Nauru after World War I?

• Britain, France, and Germany

• Australia, New Zealand, and the United States

• Germany, Japan, and Italy

• Britain, Australia, and New Zealand

What was the economic status of Nauru by the mid-1970s due to phosphate mining?

• Nauru was one of the wealthiest countries per capita

• Nauru had a modest income

• Nauru was in debt

• Nauru had no significant economic change

What was one of the failed investment attempts by Nauru to diversify its income?

• Opening a chain of restaurants

• Building a theme park

• Starting an airline company

• Investing in technology startups

What percentage of Nauru was uninhabitable by the start of the 21st century?

• 60%

• 70%

• 50%

• 80%

What was one of the alternative ways Nauru tried to generate income in the 2000s?

• Hosting a detention center for migrants

• Exporting seafood

• Establishing a tech hub

• Tourism development

What is the current outlook for Nauru as it moves into the 2020s?

• A bright future with new opportunities

• Isolation from global affairs

• Dependence on foreign aid

• Continued economic decline