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