15 Questions
What is a symbol of Australia?
Kangaroos
What is a symbol of New Zealand?
Kiwis
Which island was heavily influenced by the United States?
Hawai'i
What is the predominant ethnicity in Australia?
European
What percentage of Australia's population are indigenous people?
3%
Which language is the most spoken and official language of most Pacific islands?
English
What is distinctive about Polynesian languages?
They use apostrophes for glottal stops
Where do the Melanesians mostly originate from?
The area of Melanesia
What is the main influence on the customs and culture of Australia and the Pacific Islands?
Traditional Polynesian island cultures and Western influences
Which religion has had a significant impact on the Pacific Islands?
Christianity
What governmental system do Australia and New Zealand heavily draw on?
Parliamentary system of the UK
Which native people have influenced the culture of Australia and New Zealand?
Australian Aborigines and New Zealand's Maori
Where do the large populations of Australia and New Zealand originate from?
United Kingdom
Which sports are popular in Australia and New Zealand due to British influence?
Cricket, football (soccer), and rugby
What does Australian art show a fascination and romanticism about?
The outback
Study Notes
Symbols of Australia and New Zealand
- The kangaroo is a symbol of Australia.
- The kiwi is a symbol of New Zealand.
Pacific Island Influence
- Guam was heavily influenced by the United States.
Demographics of Australia
- The predominant ethnicity in Australia is Anglo-Celtic.
- Approximately 3.6% of Australia's population are indigenous people.
Language of the Pacific Islands
- English is the most spoken and official language of most Pacific islands.
Polynesian Languages
- Polynesian languages are distinctive for their complex grammatical systems and phonological characteristics.
Origin of Melanesians
- Melanesians mostly originate from the island groups of Papua New Guinea and surrounding islands.
Cultural Influences
- The main influence on the customs and culture of Australia and the Pacific Islands is British.
Religion in the Pacific Islands
- Christianity has had a significant impact on the Pacific Islands.
Governmental System
- Australia and New Zealand heavily draw on the Westminster system of government.
Indigenous Culture
- The Aboriginal and Maori native people have influenced the culture of Australia and New Zealand.
Origin of Populations
- The large populations of Australia and New Zealand originate from British and Irish settlers.
Popular Sports
- Cricket and rugby are popular sports in Australia and New Zealand due to British influence.
Australian Art
- Australian art often shows a fascination and romanticism about the outback and Indigenous Australian culture.
Test your knowledge of the unique customs and culture of Australia and the Pacific Islands with this quiz. Explore the amalgamation of traditional Polynesian island cultures and Western influences, including the blending of native animistic beliefs with Christianity.
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