Cultural Geography of Oceania and Antarctica – Flashcards

Before each international match, New Zealand's national rugby team performs a pre-battle dance of the Maori, the __________. A. ta moko B. mana motuhake C. maui D. haka

A committee appointed to investigate a particular matter is a __________. A. parliament B. tribunal C. federation D. constitution

Following the New Zealand Wars, the British government __________. A. established seats in the House of Representatives for Maori politicians B. gave three million acres of land to Maori C. signed the Treaty of Waitangi D. left the colony and turned it over to Maori control

The first settlers of Australia were the __________. A. British B. Aborigines C. Maori D. Micronesians

Which of the timelines above correctly plots events in Australia's history? A. One (1) B. Two (2) C. Three (3) D. Four (4)

The permanent body and facial tattoos that are a rite of passage for Maori people are called __________. A. haka B. mana motuhake C. ta moko D. pakeha

To promote the growth of vegetation, Aborigines __________. A. used fire to do controlled burns B. developed new types of fertilizer C. practiced animism D. let sheep graze only in certain areas

Today, the economies of the Pacific Islands rely heavily on which of the following needs? A. sheep, because wool supports the economy B. importing raw materials so economies can produce manufactured goods C. mining, because Pacific Islands have large supplies of minerals and gems D. trade partnerships with Great Britain, despite European Union changes

Many of the __________ creation stories portray the Earth being created during an event called the Dreaming. A. Polynesians' B. Aborigines' C. Maori's D. Micronesians'

Which of the timelines above correctly plots events in New Zealand's history? A. One (1) B. Two (2) C. Three (3) D. Four (4)

Australia's capital city, __________, is located inland, midway between the country's two largest cities. A. Canberra B. Sydney C. Melbourne D. Perth

The Maori consider the Treaty of Waitangi unfair because __________. A. Maori gained British protection B. Maori obtained property ownership rights C. Maori received rights as British subjects D. Maori and English versions of the treaty didn't match

The majority of Australians live in __________. A. rural areas in the middle of the continent B. cities on the west coast C. cities in the southeast region of the continent D. coastal rural areas