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When did the first human settlements in Oceania occur?
500 BC
1500 BC
1500 AD
2000 AD
From which region did the early settlers of Oceania originate?
North America
Southeast Asia
South America
Europe
What type of transportation did early settlers of Oceania use?
Small rafts
Steamships
Large sailing canoes
Submarines
What traditional navigation method did early Oceanians use?
Wayfinding
Compass
Radar
GPS
What natural elements did early navigators observe for wayfinding?
Sun, stars, currents
Cloud formations
Wind direction only
Animal migration
From which two places did people migrate to settle Oceania?
Africa and Asia
Philippines & Indonesia
Europe and Africa
Americas
When did European exploration of Oceania begin?
1800s
1400s
1500s
1700s
When did European colonization of Oceania begin?
1500s
1600s
1700s
1900s
Which of the following was NOT a reason for European colonization?
Resource access
Religious conversion
Tourism
Strategic points
Which nations occupied islands in Oceania during World War II?
Spain and Portugal
Russia and China
Japan, Germany, US
France and Italy
What happened on some islands in Oceania after World War II?
Became nuclear sites
Became farming hubs
Became tourist spots
Became spaceports
What is a "free association agreement" in the context of post-war Oceania?
Trade agreement
Military alliance
Cultural exchange
Path to independence
Which countries have modern political agreements with various Oceania islands?
US, Australia, France
Canada, Mexico, Spain
Brazil, Argentina, Chile
India, China, Japan
What is a characteristic of the population diversity in Oceania?
One language spoken
Numerous ethnic groups
Uniform culture
Single ethnic group
Approximately how many languages are spoken in Papua New Guinea?
860
500
10
100
What is a pidgin language used for in Papua New Guinea?
Communication
Religious ceremonies
Storytelling
Official government business
