migration
who were the first europeans to reach australia?
the dutch sailors.
what was the purpose of the first british settlers in australia?
to establish a colony.
why were some islands claimed simply because of their location?
because of their natural resources.
when did most pacific island nations gained independence from colonial powers?
during 1960s and 1970s
describe how most aborigines lived.
by hunting,fishing,and gathering.
how did geography affect how cultures developed in many of of the pacific islands?
by having a map about migration and settlement of pacific region.
what is assimilation?
the process by which one group takes on the cultural traits of another.
Why were European settlers originally attracted to the eastern side of australia?
because of its mild,humid climate that is good for farming.
why did cities in australia developed up and down their eastern coast?
because coastal locations also made it easier to conduct overseas communication and trade.
Why id 90 percent of papua and new guinea's population so rural?
the highlands of central papua and new guinea are an area of relatively high population.
who was the new people that arrived in the coast of new guinea?
polynesians.
why was the polynesian migration to the society islands such as a major achievements?
because they included the development of long distance navigation skills.
what are major causes of pollution in australia and new zealand?
uranium,gold,iron and other minerals reserved often unearths unwanted minerals.
why did 4.5 million people live on north island?
cause it included the cities of auckland and hamilton.
how did early new guineas live the same way as the aborigines lived?
because the hunted fish,and gathered as well.
Who was the first european to cross the pacific?
ferdinand magellan.
why did British settlers go to new zealand
their harbors and rich soils attracted the british more.
What is the effect of rising sea levels on australia and new zealand?
the predicted increase in damaging tides and surging storms.
Why do most people live in small villages than large cities?
because pollution is scattered and it depends on the land available for farming,opportunities for fishing,or access to other jobs.
how did rich soils support the country's population?
the region have been farming for a long time.
how come the polynesia did not have isolating landscape to sperate groups of settlers?
because larger societies began to to form on those newly settled islands.
how did the aborigines react when the British settled in australia?
they were angered by their disrespect, aggression and their attitude about ownership.
why were there other islands taken?
because of their strategic location.
why did australia and new zealand change both countries,population,and culture?
because australian aborigines and maori have lost their land and died from disease after europeans arrived.
why do most people in australia and new zealand descended from the many british and irish people?
because each country has a unique culture that includes many british traditions.