People and Culture: Oceania Station 3

Which European language is commonly spoken in islands like Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, and the Solomon Islands?

• German

• French

• English

• Spanish

What is the traditional rite of passage for young Aboriginal Australian men called?

• Hula

• Walkabout

• Tattooing

• Haka

Which dance form is used to pass on the stories of ancestors to future generations in the Pacific islands?

• Hula

• Haka

• Tattooing

• Salsa

What is the traditional Maori dish made with muttonbird and seaweed called?

• Hula

• Walkabout

• Damper

• Poha titi

What is the traditional method of cooking food for large ceremonies in Fiji?

• Boiling in a pot

• Pit cooking with coconut husks

• Roasting over an open fire

• Baking in an oven

Which European nation was responsible for establishing a colonial presence in Polynesia?

• Spain

• Italy

• Portugal

• France

What term is used to describe the art of tattooing within Polynesian culture?

• Tatau

• Luau

• Merengue

• Kapa Haka

What constitutes the primary dietary source for the Maori people in New Zealand?

• Various nuts and berries indigenous to the region

• Small game and other terrestrial animals

• A diverse range of fruits and vegetables

• A wide variety of seafood

Roughly how many languages are spoken in Papua New Guinea?

• 6

• 277

• 830

• 5,000

What is the traditional bread made by mixing flour, milk, and water and cooking it in hot coals called?

• Pita

• Sourdough

• Baguette

• Damper