U.S. Virgin Islands History Quiz

30 Questions | By Vshankins | Last updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Total Attempts: 199

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1.

The United States Virgin Islands are made of how many islands and cays?
- A.
  
  4 larger islands and 40 cays
- B.
  
  4 larger islands and 50 cays
- C.
  
  3 larger islands and 50 cays
- D.
  
  2 larger islands and 40 cays
2.

Who gave the islands the name, The Virgin Islands?
- A.
  
  Christopher Columbus in 1493
- B.
  
  The Indians in 1493
- C.
  
  The Awaraks in 1776
- D.
  
  Christopher Columbus in 1492
3.

In 1754, the Virgin Islands became royal Danish colonies.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

How much did the United States pay Denmark for the Virgin Islands?
- A.
  
  $5 million
- B.
  
  Nothing
- C.
  
  $25 million
- D.
  
  None of the above
5.

On March 31, 1917, the United States took possession of the islands.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

What were the names of the three Indian tribes that lived in the islands?
- A.
  
  Ciboneys, Arawak, Caribs
- B.
  
  Caribs, Arawak, Americans
- C.
  
  Arawak, Native, Caribs
- D.
  
  Ciboneys, Arawak, Slaves
7.

The Caribs killed off the Arawak people.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

What did Columbus name each of the three major islands?
9.

Who did Columbus kidnap and use to help him explore the islands?
- A.
  
  Six Arawaks
- B.
  
  Six Caribs
- C.
  
  Five Americans
- D.
  
  Five Spanish
10.

The European explorers tried to get the Arawak and Caribs to convert to the Catholic religion.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

In 1673, the African slave trade began because there were no native slaves left.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

What group of African people started a rebellion in 1733 on the island of St. John?
- A.
  
  Akwamu
- B.
  
  Arawak
- C.
  
  Caribs
- D.
  
  Americans
13.

In 1848, African slaves threatened to burn down the city of Frederiksted. What was the name of the Danish governor who surrendered to the states?
- A.
  
  Barack Obama
- B.
  
  John deJoung
- C.
  
  Christopher Columbus
- D.
  
  Peter von Scholten
14.

What was passed in 1932 that gave the people of the Virgin Islands United States citizenship?
- A.
  
  The Organic Act
- B.
  
  The Article of Independence
- C.
  
  The Separation Agreement
- D.
  
  None of the above
15.

How far away are the United States Virgin Islands from Puerto Rico?
- A.
  
  50 miles
- B.
  
  90 miles
- C.
  
  10 miles
- D.
  
  20 miles
16.

Crown Mountain in St. Thomas is the highest point in the Virgin Islands.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

When is hurricane season?
- A.
  
  February to March
- B.
  
  June to November
- C.
  
  June to August
- D.
  
  January to June
18.

Raining season is May to November.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

What is the capital city of the US Virgin Islands?
- A.
  
  Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
- B.
  
  Christiansted, St. Croix
- C.
  
  Charlotte Amalie, St. Croix
- D.
  
  Frederiksted, St. Croix
20.

What is the territory's bird?
- A.
  
  The Blue Breast Bird
- B.
  
  The Green Breast Bird
- C.
  
  The Yellow Breast Bird
- D.
  
  The Orange Breast Bird
21.

United States Virgin Island citizens can vote in presidential elections?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
22.

Who is the United States Virgin Island's delegate to the House of Representatives?
23.

What year did islanders begin electing their own governor?
- A.
  
  1970
- B.
  
  1776
- C.
  
  1493
- D.
  
  2000
24.

What is the official language of the Virgin Islands?
- A.
  
  Spanish
- B.
  
  Dutch
- C.
  
  French
- D.
  
  English
25.

What are the two cities of St. Croix?
- A.
  
  Charlotte Amalie & St. Thomas
- B.
  
  Christiansted & Frederiksted
- C.
  
  Frederiksted & Charlotte Amalie
- D.
  
  St. Thomas & St. Croix