Geography
US Virgin Islands Quiz
St Thomas, St John, St Croix — America's Caribbean — bought from Denmark
St Thomas, St John, St Croix — America's Caribbean — bought from Denmark
The US bought the Virgin Islands from Denmark in 1917 for $25 million in gold — and islanders still drive on the left. The territory's three main islands of St Thomas, St John, and St Croix preserve sugar-era ruins, Danish architecture, and a culture all their own.
Each round presents 10 randomized questions from a pool of 50, with four multiple-choice options and instant feedback after every answer. Your final score comes with a performance tier and shareable results.
You'll explore the USVI's three main islands, the 1917 Danish handover, Transfer Day, the 1848 emancipation revolt, Virgin Islands National Park, the Cruzan and Captain Morgan rum traditions, the Alexander Hamilton connection, and the territory's status as US citizens who cannot vote for president.
Driving on the left is a holdover from the Danish colonial era. When the US purchased the islands in 1917, the local rule of the road was kept — making the USVI one of very few US jurisdictions where motorists drive on the left.
The United States bought the islands from Denmark in 1917 for $25 million in gold under the Treaty of the Danish West Indies. The deal was driven by World War I worries about a German naval base in the Caribbean.
No. USVI residents are US citizens but cannot vote in general presidential elections, though they do vote in party primaries. They are represented in Congress by a non-voting delegate.
Last updated: April 2026