Micronesian colonists gradually settled the Marshall Islands during the 2nd millennium BC, with inter-island navigation made possible using traditional stick charts. Islands in the archipelago were first explored by Europeans in the 1520s, with Spanish explorer Alonso de Salazar sighting an atoll in August 1526. Other expeditions by Spanish and English ships followed. The islands derive their name from British explorer John Marshall, who visited in 1788. The islands were historically known by the inhabitants as "jolet jen Anij" (Gifts from God). COUNT 10
QSN1 Who were the original settlers of the area that became the Marshall Islands? ANS1 Micronesian colonists QSN2 How were original settlers of the area able to move between islands? ANS2 traditional stick charts QSN3 In what year did a European explorer first see the Marshall Islands? ANS3 1526 QSN4 Which explorer first saw the Marshall Islands? ANS4 Alonso de Salazar QSN5 For whom are the Marshall Islands named? ANS5 John Marshall QSN6 During what span were the Marshall Islands first settled? ANS6 2nd millennium BC QSN7 Who first settled the Marshall Islands? ANS7 Micronesian colonists QSN8 In what decade did Europeans first visit the Marshall Islands? ANS8 1520s QSN9 In what month and year did a European first arrive at the Marshall Islands? ANS9 August 1526 QSN10 After whom are the Marshall Islands named? ANS10 John Marshall