Post by The Host on Nov 9, 2006 20:30:29 GMT -5
Alright guys! It's time to see your results for the FINAL reward challenge of the game! First off, let's see the correct answers. Many of them were obtained from www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/ps.html, a reliable government site:
1. What is the population of Palau? 20, 579
2. What is the capital of Palau? Melekeok
3. What is the literacy rate in Palau? 92%
4. On what date did Palau gain independence? October 1, 1994
5. At what age are Palauans allowed to vote? 18
6. How many islands does the country consist of? Over 300
7. What is the most predominant religion in Palau? Roman Catholic
8. What is the most widely spoken language in Palau? Palauan
9. Who is the current president of Palau? Tommy Esang Remengesau, Jr.
10. What is the name of their Paliament? Olbiil Era Kelulau
11. How many seats are there in the House of Delegates? 16
12. What two nations does Palau have boarder disputes with? Philippines and Indonesia
13. Which nation is responsible for the defense of Palau? United States of America
14. When are the original settlers of Palau said to have arrived? 2500 B.C.
15. Name the Spanish navigator who is said to have explored the Palauan islands in 1543? Ruy López de Villalobos
16. What was the name of the Palauan hierarchy of placed gods in the olden days? chelid
17. According to old Palauan belief, what are the names of the group of gods that are the “guardian angels”? Bladek
18. According to old Palauan belief, what are the names of the group of gods that are the ghosts? Deleb
19. Name the man who claimed to have been visited and chosen by the supreme lord of all the gods and lead the Palauan people in the creation of the Modekngei religion? Temedad
20. In place of a written sacred book, the Modekngei religion is taught through a series of _________, or chants. keskes
Coby finished in fifth place with only 8 correct answers. Willard finished in fourth place with 16 correct answers. Angie finished in third place with 17 correct answers.
So it comes down to Caryn and Ian for the reward. One of them finished with 18 correct answers. And the winner, with a perfect score of 20 correct answers...
CARYN WINS REWARD!
Congratulations Caryn! For the first time, you have won an individual challenge. Now you get to drive your brand new Pontiac Aztec to an authentic and luxruious Palaun restaurant and have a lovely evening! But first, you must choose one of your fellow castaways to join you on the reward. Post your decission here, good luck!
1. What is the population of Palau? 20, 579
2. What is the capital of Palau? Melekeok
3. What is the literacy rate in Palau? 92%
4. On what date did Palau gain independence? October 1, 1994
5. At what age are Palauans allowed to vote? 18
6. How many islands does the country consist of? Over 300
7. What is the most predominant religion in Palau? Roman Catholic
8. What is the most widely spoken language in Palau? Palauan
9. Who is the current president of Palau? Tommy Esang Remengesau, Jr.
10. What is the name of their Paliament? Olbiil Era Kelulau
11. How many seats are there in the House of Delegates? 16
12. What two nations does Palau have boarder disputes with? Philippines and Indonesia
13. Which nation is responsible for the defense of Palau? United States of America
14. When are the original settlers of Palau said to have arrived? 2500 B.C.
15. Name the Spanish navigator who is said to have explored the Palauan islands in 1543? Ruy López de Villalobos
16. What was the name of the Palauan hierarchy of placed gods in the olden days? chelid
17. According to old Palauan belief, what are the names of the group of gods that are the “guardian angels”? Bladek
18. According to old Palauan belief, what are the names of the group of gods that are the ghosts? Deleb
19. Name the man who claimed to have been visited and chosen by the supreme lord of all the gods and lead the Palauan people in the creation of the Modekngei religion? Temedad
20. In place of a written sacred book, the Modekngei religion is taught through a series of _________, or chants. keskes
Coby finished in fifth place with only 8 correct answers. Willard finished in fourth place with 16 correct answers. Angie finished in third place with 17 correct answers.
So it comes down to Caryn and Ian for the reward. One of them finished with 18 correct answers. And the winner, with a perfect score of 20 correct answers...
CARYN WINS REWARD!
Congratulations Caryn! For the first time, you have won an individual challenge. Now you get to drive your brand new Pontiac Aztec to an authentic and luxruious Palaun restaurant and have a lovely evening! But first, you must choose one of your fellow castaways to join you on the reward. Post your decission here, good luck!
