Trivia Facts And Questions On History Of Aruba! Quiz
The Island of Aruba has a fascinating history. One of an Island first colonized by the Spanish to end up being taken over and legitimized by the Dutch. Today it has a very diverse culture and a vivacious and welcoming population that always brings joy and warmth to tourists. What do you know about the history of this island? Take this quiz and find out now.
- 1.In what year did the first Europeans arrive on the island?
- A.
In 1490
- B.
In 1495
- C.
In 1499
- D.
In 1502
- 2.How did the first Europeans describe Aruba?
- A.
As a surfer's island
- B.
As a golden island
- C.
As an island of Giants
- D.
As the green island
- 3.Who was appointed as the island's first governor in 1508?
- A.
Alonso Forte
- B.
Alonso de la Paz
- C.
Alonso do Ojeda
- D.
Alonso del pais
- 4.When did the Netherland seize the island of Aruba?
- A.
In 1640
- B.
In 1632
- C.
In 1640
- D.
In 1636
- 5.Who was one of the very first Europeans to visit the island?
- A.
Amerigo Vespucci
- B.
Vasco de Gama
- C.
Magelan
- D.
Captain Cook
- 6.When did the British occupy the Island?
- A.
In 1799
- B.
In 1802
- C.
Between 1806 and 1816
- D.
In 1845
- 7.Who was the first governor of the island?
- A.
Peter Straat
- B.
Peter Stewart
- C.
Peter Stuyvesant
- D.
Peter Vincent
- 8.Who were the first people to live in Aruba?
- A.
The Rawas
- B.
The Agatha's
- C.
The Arawak
- D.
The Agawak
- 9.How many districts are in the country?
- A.
3
- B.
4
- C.
5
- D.
6
- 10.How many nationalities live on the island today?
- A.
More than 10
- B.
9
- C.
8
- D.
7
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