Quiz about We Have Run Aground on Martinique
Quiz about We Have Run Aground on Martinique

We Have Run Aground on Martinique! Quiz


See how much you know about the Caribbean island of Martinique. This quiz is an author challenge by Kyleisalive.

A multiple-choice quiz by Dizart. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Dizart
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
362,320
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
275
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 77 (1/10), GoodVibe (6/10), Guest 89 (4/10).
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Scroll down to the bottom for the answer key.
1. Martinique is not an independent nation, but an overseas territory of which nation? Hint

USA
United Kingdom
France
Netherlands

2. Which one of these island groups is Martinique a part of? Hint

Leeward Islands
Leeward Antilles
Greater Antilles
Windward Islands

3. Which city is the capital of Martinique? Hint

Castries
Fort-de-France
Basse-Terre
Roseau

4. What is the name of the volcano which is the highest mountain on Martinique? Hint

La Soufriere
Mount Pelee
Mount Liamuiga
Kick-'em-Jenny

5. Although the official flag of Martinique is that of her parent country, the island does have its own "unofficial" flag which features what type of creatures? Hint

Sharks
Parrots
Snakes
Lions

6. Martinique's economy is mainly agriculture-based; which of the following four is NOT a major crop grown for export there? Hint

Sugar
Pineapples
Bananas
Wheat

7. What religion is followed by the majority of the residents of Martinique? Hint

Islam
Roman Catholicism
Voodoo
Hinduism

8. What word best describes the terrain of Martinique? Hint

Desert
Mountainous
Tundra
Savannah

9. For the purposes of administration, Martinique is divided into four districts; what name is given to these regions? Hint

Departments
Parishes
Counties
Arrondissements

10. When would be the best time to visit Martinique if you wanted to avoid the rainy season? Hint

January
August
June
October


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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Martinique is not an independent nation, but an overseas territory of which nation?

Answer: France

Martinique has been part of France since 1815, and its inhabitants are full French citizens.
2. Which one of these island groups is Martinique a part of?

Answer: Windward Islands

Situated between Dominica and St Lucia, Martinique is part of the Windward Islands, which themselves are part of the Lesser Antilles.
3. Which city is the capital of Martinique?

Answer: Fort-de-France

Fort-de-France is the capital and largest city on Martinique. Originally called Fort-Royal, it is the site of a French naval base.
Castries is the capital of St Lucia; Basse-Terre is the capital of Guadeloupe; and Roseau is the capital of Dominica.
4. What is the name of the volcano which is the highest mountain on Martinique?

Answer: Mount Pelee

Mount Pelee is 4,583 feet high and is an active volcano. In 1902 it erupted, causing the deaths of around 30,000 people.
5. Although the official flag of Martinique is that of her parent country, the island does have its own "unofficial" flag which features what type of creatures?

Answer: Snakes

Martinique's unofficial flag is coloured blue with a white Cross of St George, each quadrant containing a white fer-de-lane viper.
6. Martinique's economy is mainly agriculture-based; which of the following four is NOT a major crop grown for export there?

Answer: Wheat

Martinique is too small to have extensive wheat fields, but the volcanic soil and warm climate makes it ideal for growing fruit and sugar cane. Most of the sugar is nowadays used to make rum.
7. What religion is followed by the majority of the residents of Martinique?

Answer: Roman Catholicism

Around 95% of the population of Martinique are Catholics, reflecting the main religion of her parent country. Voodoo is not widely practiced on the island!
8. What word best describes the terrain of Martinique?

Answer: Mountainous

Martinique is a mountainous island with an indented coastline. It has an area of 1,128 square kilometres (436 sq mi).
9. For the purposes of administration, Martinique is divided into four districts; what name is given to these regions?

Answer: Arrondissements

Arrondissement is a French word for district. The four arrondissements of Martinique are Fort-de-France, La Trinite, Le Marin and Saint-Pierre.
10. When would be the best time to visit Martinique if you wanted to avoid the rainy season?

Answer: January

Martinique has a tropical climate, with little seasonal variation in temperature. The rainy season normally lasts from June until October.
Source: Author Dizart

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