Question 1

In Australia,Asians are increasing as a proportion of the population.

Accepted Answer

According to statistics, Asians are increasing as a proportion of the population in Australia.

Question 2

Rugby is the region's most popular sport.

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Rugby is a popular sport in many regions, including countries like New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. It is particularly popular in these regions and is often considered their national sport. Therefore, it is true that rugby is the region's most popular sport.

Question 3

On most of the Pacific islands,a single language is spoken.

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Although there are some Pacific islands where only one language is spoken, there are many others where multiple languages are spoken, including Papua New Guinea where over 800 languages are spoken.

Question 4

What is the name of the longest coral reef in the world?

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Question 5

Australia's Aborigines were not granted basic civil rights until recent decades.

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It is true that Australia's Aborigines were not granted basic civil rights until recent decades. Historically, they faced discrimination and displacement from their land, and policies such as forced assimilation and the Stolen Generations had a significant impact on Aboriginal communities. However, progress has been made in recent years towards reconciliation and recognition of the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Question 6

In Australia and New Zealand,people of European descent are declining as a proportion of the population.

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According to the recent census data, people of European descent are declining as a proportion of the population in Australia and New Zealand.

Question 7

A pidgin is a language of which there is no documented use.

Accepted Answer

A pidgin is a language that develops as a means of communication between two or more groups who do not share a common language, so it is used for communication. However, pidgins may not have a standardized writing system or extensive literature, so they may not be well-documented.

Question 8

Today,very few Aboriginal people practice their own cultural traditions or live close to ancient homelands.

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Due to colonization and forced assimilation, many Aboriginal people were forced to abandon their cultural traditions and were displaced from their ancestral lands. While efforts are being made to revive traditional practices and reconnect with homelands, the majority of Aboriginal people today live in urban areas and follow Western cultural norms.

Question 9

Despite recent victories,the Maori still have notably higher unemployment,lower education attainment,and poorer health than the New Zealand population as a whole.

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The statement accurately describes the current situation of the Maori population in New Zealand.

Question 10

The residents of Kiribati may need to one day "migrate with dignity" because of environmental changes related to:

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Question 11

What is the name of the government program that has funded education for Kiribati youth?

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Question 12

The world's largest coral reef is the:

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Question 13

During the 1990s in Australia and New Zealand,the number of people claiming indigenous origins declined considerably.

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During the 1990s in Australia and New Zealand, the number of people claiming indigenous origins increased.

Question 14

Population densities in New Zealand and Australia are extremely low.

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Both New Zealand and Australia have low population densities due to their large land areas compared to their relatively small populations. Australia is particularly noted for its vast outback areas with very low population density, while New Zealand, although smaller, also has regions that are sparsely populated.

Question 15

In New Zealand,due to amicable relations between the indigenous Maori and the European-derived population,employment rates and educational attainment among the Maori are relatively high.

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This statement is false. While there have been efforts to improve the relationship between the Maori and non-Maori populations in New Zealand, there are still significant disparities in employment rates and educational attainment between the two groups. The Maori tend to have lower rates of educational attainment and higher rates of unemployment compared to non-Maori.

Question 16

New Zealand has made no attempt in recent years to improve the lives of the Maori population.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. New Zealand has made several attempts in recent years to improve the lives of the Maori population, such as implementing programs to address inequality and investing in Maori education and economic development. However, there are still significant disparities between the Maori population and other New Zealanders that need to be addressed.

Question 17

Until quite recently,most people of European descent in Australia and New Zealand thought of themselves as Europeans in exile.

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This statement is true. Many people of European descent in Australia and New Zealand saw themselves as descendants of European settlers who had been uprooted from their homeland and forced to start anew in a far-off land. However, in recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the Indigenous peoples of these countries and the need to acknowledge their history and culture as an integral part of national identity.

Question 18

Oceania is characterized by a remarkable diversity of languages.

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Oceania is known to have over 1,000 languages spoken within its various countries and territories, making it one of the most linguistically diverse regions in the world.

Question 19

Asian immigrants to Australia and New Zealand were barred in the 1920s-1960s.

Accepted Answer

During this time period, the White Australia Policy was enforced which aimed to restrict immigration from Asian countries. It was not until the 1970s that immigration laws were relaxed and more Asian immigrants were allowed to enter Australia and New Zealand.

Question 20

Due to persistent racism,the number of people with mixed heritage (European and indigenous)in Australia and New Zealand continues to decline.

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The statement is false. The number of people with mixed heritage in Australia and New Zealand has actually been increasing in recent years. While racism still exists, there has been a growing recognition and celebration of diverse cultural backgrounds in these countries.

Quiz 11: Oceania: Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Epilogue: Antarctica