Oceania Unit Study Guide

Define the term 'Aborigine'.

• The earliest humans to settle Australia were the Aborigines.

• Aborigine refers to the indigenous people of North America.

• Aborigine denotes early settlers from Asia.

• Aborigine describes ancient peoples of Europe.

Define the term 'Penal colony'.

• A settlement outside of a country that has been created specifically to punish criminals.

• A colony owned by the penal system that focuses on rehabilitation.

• A historical reference to a prison fortress in ancient civilizations.

• A location established exclusively for economic penal sanctions.

Define the term 'Indigenous'.

• Native to or coming from a particular region.

• Having futuristic traits.

• Originating from a foreign country.

• Pertaining to astronomical elements.

Define the term 'Mauri'.

• A Polynesian people who migrated from what was likely the island of Tahiti to present-day New Zealand in the fourteenth century.

• A traditional musical instrument used in Polynesian ceremonies.

• A ceremonial dance form among Pacific island cultures.

• A style of ancient Polynesian tattoo art.

Define the term 'Outback'.

• Home to a variety of animals. These include emus, kangaroos, kookaburras, wallabies, and dingoes.

• A densely populated urban area with skyscrapers and heavy traffic.

• A coastal region characterized by sandy beaches and tourist resorts.

• A tropical rainforest known for its dense vegetation and high rainfall.

Define the term 'Great Barrier Reef'.

• The reef is not a single structure.

• It is an isolated rock formation in the middle of the ocean.

• It is a man-made coral system.

• It is located in the Atlantic Ocean.

Define the term 'Haka'.

• A traditional dance done by the Maori, the aboriginal people of New Zealand.

• A type of New Zealand dessert popular among locals.

• A ceremonial drill exercise practiced by modern sports teams.

• A contemporary art performance originating from Australia.

Define the term 'Commodity'.

• Commodities are usually agricultural products, minerals, or other raw materials.

• A commodity is a type of financial instrument traded exclusively on the stock market.

• A commodity is a service provided by businesses exclusively within local markets.

• A commodity refers to digital assets traded in online marketplaces.

The Western Plateau region of Australia covers one third of the continent. It is a dry land that includes ancient rock and is flat due to erosion. Mountain ranges are present where erosion occurred, and 70% of the western plateau is deserted with some salt lakes. Which of the following best describes it?

• It is a coastal tropical region.

• It is a flat, arid interior with ancient rocks.

• It is a densely forested area.

• It is an urban region.

Which of the following best describes the Central Lowlands region of Australia?

• It covers 25% of Australia and consists of very flat, low-lying plains of sedimentary rock; Lake Eyre is 15 meters below sea level and spans almost 10,000 square kilometers; the region receives the least rain and contains large deserts like the Simpson Desert with 30 meter high red sand dunes.

• It covers a small part of Australia and is characterized by varied topography including mountains and high plateaus.

• It is primarily a coastal region with numerous forests and abundant rainfall throughout the year.

• It is an arid region dominated by volcanic rock formations and forested highlands.