Australian History and Culture

Thor Heyerdahl

• Norwegian explorer who proved it was possible to travel from Peru to the Pacific Islands

• Famous painter known for his landscapes

• Scientist who developed the theory of relativity

• Explorer who discovered the North Pole

Polynesia

• Islands that lie between the Hawaiian Islands, Easter Island, and New Zealand

• A region in the Arctic Ocean

• A mountain range in South America

• A desert in Africa

Victoria

• Australian colony named after the queen of England

• A city in Canada

• A type of flower

• A famous Australian animal

Pedro Quiros

• Took command of the ships after the death of Mendana

• Was a famous explorer known for discovering new lands

• Served as a navigator for the Spanish Armada

• Led a rebellion against Spanish rule

Sydney Cove

• Landing place of the first Australian settlement

• A famous beach in Sydney

• A historical museum in Australia

• A popular tourist attraction in Melbourne

First Fleet

• Carried passengers who were mostly convicts

• Transported goods to Australia

• Brought free settlers to Australia

• Was the first naval fleet to circumnavigate the globe

Canberra

• Capital of Australia

• Largest city in Australia

• Most populous city in Australia

• Financial capital of Australia

Marn Grook

• A traditional board game

• A game that contained elements of football and soccer

• A type of musical instrument

• A popular dance style

Didgeridoo

• Musical instrument made from eucalyptus wood

• A type of Australian dance

• A traditional Australian dish

• A style of painting using natural pigments

John Paton

• Missionary to the New Hebrides

• Explorer of the Amazon

• Inventor of the Telephone

• Famous Painter of the Renaissance