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  • Which of the following is a traditional activity in Oceania villages?
    Skiing
    Fishing
    Surfing
    Mountain climbing
  • Which of the following was NOT a reason for European colonization?
    Religious conversion
    Strategic points
    Tourism
    Resource access
  • From which region did the early settlers of Oceania originate?
    South America
    North America
    Southeast Asia
    Europe
  • Which is an example of a traditional housing style in Oceania?
    Brick houses
    Samoan Fales
    Skyscrapers
    Apartments
  • When did European colonization of Oceania begin?
    1900s
    1600s
    1700s
    1500s
  • Which nations occupied islands in Oceania during World War II?
    France and Italy
    Russia and China
    Japan, Germany, US
    Spain and Portugal
  • From which two places did people migrate to settle Oceania?
    Americas
    Africa and Asia
    Philippines & Indonesia
    Europe and Africa
  • What happened on some islands in Oceania after World War II?
    Became nuclear sites
    Became tourist spots
    Became farming hubs
    Became spaceports
  • What natural elements did early navigators observe for wayfinding?
    Sun, stars, currents
    Wind direction only
    Animal migration
    Cloud formations
  • What type of transportation did early settlers of Oceania use?
    Steamships
    Submarines
    Small rafts
    Large sailing canoes
  • What is a Hawaiian luau?
    Trading market
    Religious sacrifice
    Modern celebration
    Ancient battle
  • When did European exploration of Oceania begin?
    1500s
    1400s
    1700s
    1800s
  • Which countries have modern political agreements with various Oceania islands?
    Brazil, Argentina, Chile
    India, China, Japan
    Canada, Mexico, Spain
    US, Australia, France
  • What traditional navigation method did early Oceanians use?
    Wayfinding
    Compass
    GPS
    Radar
  • What is a characteristic of the population diversity in Oceania?
    Numerous ethnic groups
    One language spoken
    Uniform culture
    Single ethnic group
  • What is a pidgin language used for in Papua New Guinea?
    Religious ceremonies
    Communication
    Official government business
    Storytelling
  • Approximately how many languages are spoken in Papua New Guinea?
    860
    10
    500
    100
  • When did the first human settlements in Oceania occur?
    1500 AD
    500 BC
    2000 AD
    1500 BC
  • What is a common feature of modern life in Oceania?
    Only traditional practices
    Complete isolation
    Blend of traditional and modern
    No technology
  • What is a characteristic of traditional housing in Oceania?
    Many walls
    Made from concrete
    Underground bunkers
    Open structures
  • What is a "free association agreement" in the context of post-war Oceania?
    Trade agreement
    Path to independence
    Military alliance
    Cultural exchange
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