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Oceania Test
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Aboriginal People | The indigenous people of Australia, known for their deep connection to the land and culture developed over thousands of years. |
| Maori | The indigenous people of New Zealand who migrated from the Polynesian islands and have a rich cultural heritage. |
| Polynesian Islands | A group of islands in the Pacific Ocean from which the Maori people are believed to have originally migrated. |
| Ayers Rock (Uluru) | A large, sacred rock formation in Australia recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site and an important cultural landmark for Aboriginal people. |
| Outback | The vast, remote interior region of Australia, known for its unique landscapes and sparse population. |
| Women’s Right to Vote | A major political advance achieved by New Zealand in 1893, making it the first country to grant women this right. |
| Captain Cook | The British explorer who reached New Zealand in the early 1770s, initiating European contact. |
| Tourism | A major industry in New Zealand, attracting visitors due to the country’s natural beauty and landscapes. |
| Pacific Ring of Fire | A region in the Pacific Ocean basin known for its high levels of volcanic and seismic activity; New Zealand is located within this area. |
| Interconnected | The Maori belief that all life in the universe is connected, emphasizing respect for nature and living things. |
| Birthrate and Death Rate | Statistical terms indicating the frequency of births and deaths in a population; both are low in Australia and New Zealand. |
| Land Bridges | Natural connections of land between continents or islands, over which early humans migrated to Australia from New Guinea. |
| Aquifers | Underground layers of rock or sand that hold water; Australia relies on aquifers for a large portion of its water supply due to limited rainfall. |
| Treaty of Waitangi | A 1840 treaty in which Great Britain gained legal control of New Zealand, establishing it as a British colony. |
| Penal Colony | A settlement used to exile prisoners; Australia’s first European settlers included convicted criminals from Britain. |
| British Empire | The former global empire to which Australia and New Zealand belonged, leading to their involvement in both World Wars. |
| Boomerang | A unique, flat, curved weapon developed by Aboriginal Australians, traditionally used for hunting and cultural ceremonies. |
| Tikanga | The term for Maori customs, traditions, and values that are passed down through generations, preserving Maori culture. |
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | A designation given to places of cultural or natural significance; Ayers Rock (Uluru) holds this title. |
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