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Australia and Oceania History, Politics, and Economics

Australia and Oceania History, Politics, and Economics

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6th Grade

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Who were the first people to settle in Australia?

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British settlers

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Aborigines

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Criminals sent by the British government

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French explorers

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

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Who originally lived in Australia?

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

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Wayfinding

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Colonization

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Nuclear testing

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Suffrage

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Multiple Choice

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

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Australia

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New Zealand

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England

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United States

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

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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?

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Both countries rely solely on agriculture.

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

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

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Some Aboriginals have a traditional economy.

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Multiple Choice

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

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Professional goat wrangling

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Cattle ranching

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Mining
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Manufacturing

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

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It provides jobs and income for local people.

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It is the only industry in Oceania.

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It has no impact on the economy.

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It replaces agriculture completely.

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

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