Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

New Zealand has undertaken various initiatives to improve the lives of the Maori population, including efforts in health, education, and partnership agreements to address inequalities and promote Maori culture and rights.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Australia's Indigenous peoples, including the Aborigines, faced significant discrimination and were not granted full citizenship rights until the 1967 referendum, which allowed them to be counted in the census and for the federal government to create laws for them. Prior to this, they faced numerous restrictions and were not afforded the same rights as other Australians.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

In both Australia and New Zealand, the proportion of people of European descent is declining due to increasing immigration from Asia, Africa, and other regions, along with higher birth rates among indigenous and immigrant communities compared to those of European descent.

Question 4

What has been the historical stereotype of women from the Pacific islands?

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Question 5

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

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Today, many Aboriginal people still practice their own cultural traditions and live close to their ancient homelands.

Question 6

A language that is composed of words borrowed from several languages of the people involved in trading relationships is called a ____________ language.

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Question 7

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

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During the 1990s in Australia and New Zealand, there was actually an increase in the number of people claiming indigenous origins, largely due to a greater sense of pride in indigenous heritage and changes in census questions that allowed for more nuanced responses regarding identity.

Question 8

With the signing of what treaty in 1840 did the Maori lose tenure of their land for European "guns, goods, and money"?

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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.

Accepted Answer

The Maori, the indigenous people of New Zealand, have historically faced and continue to face systemic challenges that result in higher unemployment rates, lower educational attainment, and poorer health outcomes compared to the overall population of New Zealand. These disparities are well-documented and have been the focus of government and community efforts to address and mitigate.

Question 10

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

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Many Pacific islands are linguistically diverse, with multiple languages spoken across the region due to a long history of human settlement, migration, and cultural exchange.

Question 11

What country in the region had two female prime ministers since 1997?

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Question 12

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 populations with mixed heritage in Australia and New Zealand have been increasing, not declining, due to various factors including increased recognition and identification with mixed heritage, as well as ongoing intermarriage and relationships across different ethnic groups.

Question 13

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

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Australia has seen a significant increase in the proportion of its population identifying as Asian, due to immigration patterns and changing demographics over recent years.

Question 14

What sport is a favorite in parts of Micronesia that were U.S. Trust Territories?

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Question 15

What term describes a language that borrows words from several languages in order to allow communication between interacting parties that speak different languages, such as traders?

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Question 16

The traditional Maori dance used as a battle cry is called the ____________.

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Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Historically, many people of European descent in Australia and New Zealand did indeed consider themselves as Europeans living abroad, largely due to strong cultural and ancestral ties to Europe, particularly Britain. This perspective was prevalent until the latter half of the 20th century, when national identities began to evolve more distinctly.

Question 18

What has been the historical stereotype of the Australian male?

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Question 19

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

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During the 1920s-1960s, both Australia and New Zealand implemented immigration policies that effectively barred Asian immigrants, reflecting the prevailing attitudes of racial exclusion and preference for European migrants. In Australia, this was part of the White Australia Policy, while New Zealand had similar restrictive immigration laws.

Question 20

What term is used to portray the concept that Pacific Islanders share a particular regional identity that has developed out of their own experiences?

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Quiz 11: Oceania

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

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

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

What has been the historical stereotype of women from the Pacific islands?

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

A language that is composed of words borrowed from several languages of the people involved in trading relationships is called a ____________ language.

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

With the signing of what treaty in 1840 did the Maori lose tenure of their land for European "guns, goods, and money"?

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

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

What country in the region had two female prime ministers since 1997?

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

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

What sport is a favorite in parts of Micronesia that were U.S. Trust Territories?

What term describes a language that borrows words from several languages in order to allow communication between interacting parties that speak different languages, such as traders?

The traditional Maori dance used as a battle cry is called the ____________.

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

What has been the historical stereotype of the Australian male?

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

What term is used to portray the concept that Pacific Islanders share a particular regional identity that has developed out of their own experiences?