History of Australia and the Pacific

Who was the first European to cross the Pacific?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• James Cook

• Dutch sailors

• British settlers

What did James Cook claim for Britain?

• New Zealand and Australia

• Pacific Islands

• Micronesia

• Tahiti

What was one consequence of British settlement for Aborigines?

• Forced assimilation

• Cultural exchange

• Economic growth

• Increased population

What happened to many Pacific islands after WW11?

• They sought independence

• They remained colonies

• They were colonized again

• They became economically stable

What is the difference between the first arrival and the first claim?

• The first arrival refers to the first person to leave.
• The first claim is the initial report of an incident.
• The first arrival is when the event starts.
• The first arrival is about the time of arrival, while the first claim is about the assertion of ownership.

What is a penal colony?

• A penal colony is a type of prison for violent offenders.
• A penal colony is a place where laws are created.
• A penal colony is a tourist destination for historical tours.
• A penal colony is a settlement for exiled prisoners.

What sort of attitude did the British had during the process of colonization with Australia and NZ?

• The British had a superior and entitled attitude, often disregarding Indigenous rights and cultures during colonization.
• The British sought to integrate with Indigenous communities peacefully.
• The British had a humble attitude towards the land and its people.
• The British were supportive of Indigenous cultures during colonization.

The Aborigine culture started to die out due to?

• Economic development and modernization
• Environmental changes and natural disasters
• Colonization and diseases

• Increased population and urbanization

What is restock?

• Restock is the act of reducing stock levels.
• Restock refers to the process of discarding old inventory.
• Restock is a method of selling products.
• Restock is the act of replenishing inventory.

True or false. French Polynesia never obtained independence.

• False
• French Polynesia is fully independent
• French Polynesia gained independence in 1960
• True