Fill In the Blank
The First fleet sailed to _______
Australia
Throwing sticks that return to the thrower
boomerangs
How many islands are in Oceania?
What three areas tried to explore the Oceania area?
English, Spanish, Dutch, French
Name three animals found in Australia.
Koala, Kangaroo, Emu
The Rapa Nui were the people of ______
Easter Island
Native people of Australia
Aboriginies
What region is New Zealand found in?
Polynesia
The Spanish explorer Alvaro de Mendana found and named this string of islands....
Solomon Islands
The cultural dance to challenge or honor their opponents?
the Haka
_____________ has no large islands and only a few high islands.
Micronesia
The western half of Australia
New Holland
What are the four regions of Oceania?
Australasia, Polynesia, Melanesia, Micronesia
What does Santa Cruz mean?
Tiki head
The didgeridooo is a _________
Musical Instrument
Missionary to the island of Tanna
John Paton
What is the difference between high and low lands?
High lands = mountains
Low lands = slightly above sea level
Abel Tasman discovered and named what island?
Tasmania
What day is the test?
Monday, Feb 24
The _______ are native people who live in New Zealand
Maoris
Low Islands
What is the biggest island in Oceania?
Australia
What was the name of the famous English explorer who went on an exploration for Great Britain?
James Cook
How many toes does the average human have?
10