Quiz: Solomon Islands

  1. What was the capital?

    • Honiara
    • Georgetown
    • Quito
    • Bissau
    Answer

    Honiara — Capital: Honiara.

  2. When was Solomon Islands founded?

    • 7 July 1978, independence from Britain
    • 19 June 1961, independence from Britain
    • 22 September 1960, independence from France
    • 29 June 1976, independence from Britain
    Answer

    7 July 1978, independence from Britain — Founded: 7 July 1978, independence from Britain.

  3. What form of government does Solomon Islands have?

    • Parliamentary constitutional monarchy
    • Federal parliamentary republic; the army has ruled directly for long stretches
    • Parliamentary coprincipality; the only state with two princes ruling together
    • Absolute monarchy under the sultan
    Answer

    Parliamentary constitutional monarchy — Government: Parliamentary constitutional monarchy.

  4. True or false: Solomon Islands is a Pacific archipelago east of Papua New Guinea.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Solomon Islands is a Pacific archipelago east of Papua New Guinea.