Oceania and Australia Worksheet

Where is Oceania located?

• In the Atlantic Ocean

• In the Pacific Ocean

• In the Indian Ocean

• In the Arctic Ocean

Which region is NOT part of Oceania?

• Indonesia

• Polynesia

• Micronesia

• Melanesia

Which islands are part of Polynesia?

• Marshall Islands and Palau

• Papua New Guinea and Fiji

• Hawaii and Samoa

• Kiribati and Guam

What natural element do Polynesian navigators use for wayfinding?

• GPS devices

• Modern compasses

• Star patterns

• Weather radar

What is the purpose of the Hawaiian Hula dance?

• Only for entertainment

• To tell stories through movements and chants

• For exercise only

• To predict weather patterns

What materials are commonly used in Palauan weaving?

• Cotton and wool

• Silk and linen

• Pandanus leaves and hibiscus fibers

• Synthetic materials

Who was responsible for establishing the first British settlement in Australia?

• Captain James Cook

• The First Fleet

• Indigenous peoples

• Dutch explorers

Why did Britain send prisoners to Australia?

• To explore the continent

• To establish trade routes

• To relieve overcrowded prisons

• To spread Christianity