FSM: The Federated States of Micronesia Quiz

Answer: Diuuk

Diuuk is a fictional name and does not exist. There are four states that form the Federated States of Micronesia. Chuuk is the fourth state.

Answer: Palikir

Palikir, as of March 2006, was the capital of Micronesia. Oranjestad is the capital city of Aruba. Avarua is the capital of the Cook Islands. Funafuti is the capital of Tuvalu.

The Palikir Airfield was built and intended to be used as a Japanese naval base during the Second World War. This historical naval airfield was never used operationally. The present city of Palikir is located on the airfield site. For the most part, only government buildings are located at this present day site.

Answer: Nan Madol

Nan Madol is a man made city that once housed a royal civilization. In the past, many residents of this ancient city were kings and sorcerers. It is located in the state of Pohnpei and is still being explored and evaluated by scholars.

Answer: Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands

Prior to 1979, The Federated States of Micronesia were formerly part of a United Nations Trust Territory known as the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. In 1979, a constitution was adopted for the Federated States of Micronesia, and furthermore, in 1986, under the Conmpact of Free Association with the United States, Micronesia gained full independence.

The area that made up the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands is now divided into the following:

1) The Republic of the Marshall Islands
2) The Federated States of Micronesia
3) The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
4) The Republic of Palau

Answer: Hideki Maru

One of the most important battles involving Japan during the Second World War was known as Operation Hailstone. In February 1944, a battle took place at Truk, a location in present day Micronsia. In this battle, many Japanese support vessels and aircraft were destroyed.

The Hideki Maru is a fictional shipwreck and does not exist. There are nine dive sites that tourists can explore to see the rich history of shipwrecks in the area that occurred during World War II. The following wrecks can be explored at the Chuuk Lagoon site:

1) Shinkoku Maru; 2) Heian Maru; 3) Nippo Maru; 4) Susuki Destroyer; 5) San Francisco Maru; 6) Hoki Maru; 7) Fujikawa Maru; 8) Yamagiri Maru; and 9) Sankisan Maru.

Answer: A type of loin cloth

Many villages in Micronesia still live by traditonal means. One example that can be seen is the way in which many villages dress. Fishing, sailing, and weaving are all important facets of life in many Micronesian villages. Common garments of clothing that may be worn or made in these communities include grass skirts worn by the women and thu'us worn by the men.

Answer: Wag

Stone money are large disks (typically made of calcite) that are owned by various islanders in Micronesia. There are five types of "stone money" that can be found: Mmbul, Gaw, Rai, Yar, and Reng. The "stone money" can be anywhere from 1 to 12 feet in diameter. Islanders measure the value of these items based on their size and their history.

It is estimated that well over 6000 of these items can be found scattered across the island.

Answer: United States

In association with the United States, The Federated States of Micronesia has been classified as a sovereign, self-governing state. The United States, however, is wholly responsible for defense and protection of Micronesia. On a global scale, the Micronesian government has no say in regards to military matters (as it is the responsibility of the United States), and they have very little say in international relations (also a responsibility of the United States. As a result, Micronesia is a nation that has officially been deemed a nation without a military.

The following is a list of other world nations that (as of March 2006), did not have a military (although some may have security units):

1) Andorra, 2) Costa Rica, 3) Dominica, 4) Grenada, 5) Haiti, 6) Iceland, 7) Kiribati, 8) Liechtenstein, 9) Maldives, 10) Marshall Islands, 11) Mauritius, 12) Monaco, 13) Nauru, 14) Palau, 15) Panama, 16) San Marino, 17) Solomon Islands, 18) St. Kitts and Nevis, 19) St. Lucia, 20) St. Vincent and the Grenadines, 21) Samoa, 22) Tuvalu, 23) Vanuatu, and 24) Vatican City.

Answer: Pohnpei

Previous to 1990, the upland forests of Pohnpei had been slowly deteriorating. In 1990, the Micronesian government in association with the Nature Conservancy, has made an attempt to establish a system to protect these forests. Villagers in this region, however, had become angry and disagreed with this intervention as they were suspicious of the actual intentions of the Micronesian government. Today, this crisis is remembered as the starting point for a community-based resource management program that has gained widespread support throughout Pohnpei. Since the work began in 1990, the Conservancy has organized over 200 meetings to try and educate Micronesians on forest management strategies and how to develop a water management system that can be used to save the upland forests.

Answer: Scuba

The island of Kosrae is known for an amazing landscape that is made up of rich vegetation and beautiful pristine mountains. Those who are interested in SCUBA diving may explore coral reefs that surround the island which are maintained through an extensive mooring buoy system organized by concerned residents and volunteers.