Solomon Islands Quiz: questions and answers

1. Who was the first European to visit the Solomon Islands?

Álvaro de Mendaña y Neira

Alonso de Ojeda

Andrés de Urdaneta

2. In which year the Spanish navigator first visited the Solomon Islands?

1565

1566

1568

3. What is the total area of the Solomon Islands?

11,000 sq mi

10,000 sq mi

12,000 sq mi

4. When did the Solomon Islands become independent?

1975

1976

1978

5. How many administrative areas are in the Solomon Islands?

Nine administrative area

Eight administrative area

Ten administrative area

6. How many major islands are there on the territory of the Solomon Islands?

7

5

6

7. When did the Solomon Islands gain self-government?

1975

1974

1976

8. Who was the first Prime Minister of Solomon Islands?

Peter Kenilorea

Snyder Rini

Rick Houenipwela

9. What is the capital of the Solomon Islands?

Auki

Taro Island

Honiara

10. Who is the head of the government of the Solomon Islands?

The king or the queen

The president

The chancellor

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