Australia and Oceania History, Politics, and Economics

Multiple Choice

Who were the first people to settle in Australia?

• British settlers

• Aborigines

• Criminals sent by the British government

• French explorers

Open Ended

Who did the British send to live in Australia and why?

Open Ended

Who originally lived in Australia?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following methods did settlers use to migrate to Oceania?

• Wayfinding

• Colonization

• Nuclear testing

• Suffrage

Multiple Choice

Which country was the first to grant women the right to vote?

• Australia

• New Zealand

• England

• United States

Open Ended

What are some rights and responsibilities of both Australians and Americans?

Multiple Select

Australia and New Zealand have a free enterprise economy with limited government involvement. Some Aboriginals have a traditional economy. Australia's economy is mainly service industries due to its stable government, but still relies on mining and agriculture. New Zealand's economy was farm-based, but has become industrialized. Agriculture is still very important. Which of the following statements are true about the economies of Australia and New Zealand?

• Both countries rely solely on agriculture.

• Australia's economy is mainly service industries but also relies on mining and agriculture.

• New Zealand's economy is still farm-based and has not changed.

• Some Aboriginals have a traditional economy.

Multiple Choice

What is Australia's main industry out of the following options?

• Professional goat wrangling

• Cattle ranching

• Mining
• Manufacturing

Multiple Choice

Tourism is an important service industry to small, independent countries of Oceania. What is one reason tourism is important to Oceania's economy?

• It provides jobs and income for local people.

• It is the only industry in Oceania.

• It has no impact on the economy.

• It replaces agriculture completely.

Open Ended

What are some key historical events that shaped Australia, as discussed in today's lesson?