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Quiz about Pitcairn Islands
Quiz about Pitcairn Islands

Pitcairn Islands Trivia Quiz


You cannot get to a place any more remote than the Pitcairn Islands! How much do you know about these tiny Islands? Try and see!

A multiple-choice quiz by ballykissangel. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
71,391
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
9 / 15
Plays
660
Last 3 plays: Guest 49 (6/15), Matilda22 (7/15), Gregory53 (13/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. In what ocean will you find the Pitcairn Islands? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. The Pitcairn Islands are made up of four islands: Pitcairn, Henderson, Dulcie and what? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Which of the three smaller islands is closest to Pitcairn? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. In what year was the islands' first known sighting? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. The mutineers of the infamous 'HMS Bounty' were the first to settle on Pitcairn. What was the year? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. What was the approximate population of the Islands at the beginning of the 21st century. Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Pitcairn is, to say the least, remote! How did early settlers communicate with passing ships? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. Queen Victoria once sent Pitcairn Islanders a gift in appreciation of their 'virtue'. What was it? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Early Pitcairn Islanders were staunch members of the Church of England until converted to this religion which they practice to this day. What religion is it? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Before Pitcairn had its own stamps, which country's stamps were used? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. What is the capital of Pitcairn Island? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Pitcairn is considered a dependency of which country? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Does Pitcairn have its own flag?


Question 14 of 15
14. Pitcairn Island is approximately one third the size of which of the following? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. Which country's currency does Pitcairn use? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In what ocean will you find the Pitcairn Islands?

Answer: Pacific

These islands are located half way between New Zealand and the Americas.
2. The Pitcairn Islands are made up of four islands: Pitcairn, Henderson, Dulcie and what?

Answer: Oeno

Pitcairn is the only one to be inhabited.
3. Which of the three smaller islands is closest to Pitcairn?

Answer: Oeno

Oeno is the closest, and it is about 80 nautical miles away from Pitcairn.
4. In what year was the islands' first known sighting?

Answer: 1767

Sailors on the HMS Swallow first sighted Pitcairn but could not land due to inclement weather.
5. The mutineers of the infamous 'HMS Bounty' were the first to settle on Pitcairn. What was the year?

Answer: 1790

The mutineers were led by Fletcher Christian.
6. What was the approximate population of the Islands at the beginning of the 21st century.

Answer: around 50

7. Pitcairn is, to say the least, remote! How did early settlers communicate with passing ships?

Answer: signal fires

These methods were not very effective.
8. Queen Victoria once sent Pitcairn Islanders a gift in appreciation of their 'virtue'. What was it?

Answer: an organ

9. Early Pitcairn Islanders were staunch members of the Church of England until converted to this religion which they practice to this day. What religion is it?

Answer: Seventh-day Adventist

100 percent of the island's inhabitants are Seventh-day Adventist.
10. Before Pitcairn had its own stamps, which country's stamps were used?

Answer: New Zealand

They have used their own stamps since October, 1940.
11. What is the capital of Pitcairn Island?

Answer: Adamstown

Named for John Adams, one of the first settlers.
12. Pitcairn is considered a dependency of which country?

Answer: Britain

Pitcairn is Britain's smallest protectorate.
13. Does Pitcairn have its own flag?

Answer: Yes

The flag is blue with a Union Jack in the top left. The Picairn coat of arms is also featured on the flag.
14. Pitcairn Island is approximately one third the size of which of the following?

Answer: Washington D.C.

The land area of the Pitcairn islands is 47 square kilometers.
15. Which country's currency does Pitcairn use?

Answer: New Zealand

The NZD (New Zealand dollar) is the currency of the islands.
Source: Author ballykissangel

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