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The majority of the population of New Zealand is __________.

Maori

Aborigine

of European descent

Asian

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Much of Australian folk heritage is centered around __________, which has/have been used as a way to create a culture that is distinctive from European culture.

extreme sports

no. 8 wire

Aboriginal culture

the bush

The most-practiced religion in New Zealand is __________.

Buddhism

Christianity

Hinduism

Islam

Which of the following statements about the postcolonial diet of Pacific Islanders is true?

Root crops, including yams, sweet potatoes, and taro, became more common.

Processed foods, canned foods, and soft drinks were introduced to the diet.

Sugarcane and tree crops were used in recipes for the first time.

Fish and meat were introduced for the first time and became part of the daily diet.

What does “number 8 wire” mean to New Zealanders?

It represents the ingenuity of New Zealanders, who, it is said, can fix anything with some number 8 wire.

It represents the racial struggles between Europeans and Maori and the wire that was used to create barriers.

It represents the struggle of the bush, where number 8 wire was used to create rabbit-proof fencing.

It represents the idea that New Zealanders are outdoorsy and like to work on ranches.

Analyze the photo below and answer the question that follows. Photo by Johan Larsson A popular drink during colonial times, __________ is shown in the image above.

billy tea and damper

the bush

haka

Pakeha

The term “Kiwi” as a nickname for New Zealanders comes from __________.

the Maori term for “non-Maori,” or person of European descent

the Maori term for “native” or “first”

the flightless bird native to the country

the Chinese gooseberry, called kiwifruit in New Zealand

Analyze the photo below and answer the question that follows. Photo by Kiwi Flickr Which New Zealand cultural tradition is represented in the photo above?

billy tea and damper

the Waltzing Matilda

haka

Pakeha

Today, the economies of the Pacific Islands rely heavily on which of the following needs?

sheep, because wool supports the economy

importing raw materials so economies can produce manufactured goods

mining, because Pacific Islands have large supplies of minerals and gems

trade partnerships with Great Britain, despite European Union changes

Analyze the timelines below and answer the question that follows. Which of the timelines above correctly plots events in Australia’s history?

One (1)

Two (2)

Three (3)

Four (4)

To promote the growth of vegetation, Aborigines __________.

used fire to do controlled burns

developed new types of fertilizer

practiced animism

let sheep graze only in certain areas

The permanent body and facial tattoos that are a rite of passage for Maori people are called __________.

haka

mana motuhake

ta moko

pakeha

Before each international match, New Zealand’s national rugby team performs a pre-battle dance of the Maori, the __________.

ta moko

mana motuhake

maui

haka

Which of the following statements about the art of the Pacific Islands is false?

Traditional religions forbid the making of religious art.

Carving is a specialized art form that is practiced in the Pacific Islands.

Featherwork is an art form of the Pacific Islands.

Shells are used for artwork.

There are universities on all of the Pacific Islands.

Australia’s capital city, __________, is located inland, midway between the country’s two largest cities.

Canberra

Sydney

Melbourne

Perth

Analyze the timelines below and answer the question that follows. Which of the timelines above correctly plots events in New Zealand’s history?

One (1)

Two (2)

Three (3)

Four (4)

Which of the following statements about education on the Pacific Islands is false?

Universities are located only on the major islands, including Vanuatu, Fiji, Guam, and Samoa.

Colonial languages, such as English and French, are used as the teaching languages at the universities.

All islands have primary and secondary schools.

All island children finish secondary school.

The belief that spirits inhabit natural objects in the world around us is known as __________.

literacy

pidgin

haka

animism

What percentage of New Zealanders consider themselves non-religious?

85%

32%

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