Ultimate History of PNG MCQ Quiz for Grades 11–12

For students in Years 11 and 12, answering questions on the History of Papua New Guinea is essential for effective exam preparation and deeper understanding of the nation’s past. History is a key subject in national examinations, and it requires students to remember important dates, events, leaders, and historical developments that shaped the country. By practising these multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank questions, students strengthen their knowledge, improve critical thinking, and become more confident in identifying correct answers under exam conditions. Regular practice also helps learners revise major topics such as independence, colonial history, and World War II in Papua New Guinea, which are commonly tested in assessments. Most importantly, mastering these questions not only prepares students for Year 11 and 12 exams but also builds national awareness and appreciation of Papua New Guinea’s rich historical heritage.
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1. Papua New Guinea gained independence from Australia in the year ________.




2. Who was the first Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea?




3. The island of New Guinea was first sighted by Europeans in 1526 by the explorer ________.




4. Before independence, Papua New Guinea was administered by which country?




5. The northern part of Papua New Guinea was once known as German New Guinea because it was colonised by ________.




6. The southern region of Papua New Guinea was formerly called the Territory of ________.




7. World War II battles in Papua New Guinea mainly took place between Japan and ________.




8. The Kokoda Track campaign is remembered as a major event during ________.




9. Papua New Guinea’s National Flag was officially adopted in ________.




10. The traditional law-making body of Papua New Guinea is called the ________.




11. Fill in the blank: Papua New Guinea became a self-governing nation in ________ before full independence.




12. Sir Michael Somare is often referred to as the “________ of the Nation.”




13. The Bougainville Crisis began in the late ________.




14. Which European country first claimed the southeastern part of New Guinea?




15. The Papua and New Guinea territories were combined under Australian administration in ________.




16. The first national elections in Papua New Guinea were held in ________.




17. Fill in the blank: The capital city, Port Moresby, was named after Captain ________.




18. The struggle for independence in Papua New Guinea was largely peaceful and led by ________.




19. Which statement is correct about Papua New Guinea during World War II?




20. Fill in the blank: The name “New Guinea” was given by early explorers because they believed the people resembled those from ________.




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