Australia and Oceania Culture

What is the Sydney Opera House famous for?

• Being the tallest building in Australia

• Its uniquely shaped roofs

• Hosting the Olympic Games

• Being the oldest building in Australia

Who designed the Sydney Opera House?

• Frank Lloyd Wright

• Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

• Le Corbusier

• Jorn Utzon

How many events does the Sydney Opera House host each year?

• 500

• 1,000

• 3000

• 2000

What historical event took place at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds?

• The signing of a treaty between the British and the Maori

• The discovery of New Zealand

• The first British settlement in Australia

• The declaration of New Zealand's independence

Where is Nan Madol?

• Hawaii

• New Zealand

• Australia

• Micronesia

The Te Whare Runanga is:

• A large Maori canoe.

• The name of the British Governor's house.

• A Maori meeting house featuring carvings.

• A museum displaying Maori artifacts.

What is a mystery surrounding Nan Madol?

• The purpose of the stone platforms.

• The source of the stones and how they were transported.

• The identity of the people who lived there.

• The exact date of the city's construction.

Both the Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Nan Madol are significant because they:

• Represent important historical and cultural sites.

• Are major economic centers of their respective regions.

• Feature examples of European colonial architecture.

• Are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

What materials do Aboriginal artists use?

• natural materials from their environment

• imported paints and canvas

• clay and minerals

• Modern acrylics

Historically, tattoos in Polynesia were:

• Primarily used for medicinal purposes.

• A common practice for almost every adult.

• Only worn by chiefs and high-ranking individuals.

• Introduced by European sailors.