Name:__________________________________________________________ Hour:________ Formative Grade: ______/5
Colonization in the South Pacific
Goal: Analyze the impact of colonization by Europeans on the cultures of native peoples in Oceania, both past and
present.
Directions: Complete the following questions using Culturegrams, Exploring Your World Geography
Textbook and the links below.
New
Zealand
Part 1: European Colonization-The Past
Directions: Use Culturegrams: Kids Edition: People & Places, History, &
Government to answer the questions below.
Total Population:________
European Ancestry:_______ % Maori ______%
Native inhabitants of New Zealand are called:__________________
Where, why, and how did the native people settle in New Zealand?_______________________
_______________________________________________________________________
How did New Zealand get its name? _____________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
In 1642, who was the first European from Netherlands to reach the New Zealand
Coast:_______
In 1769, who was the first European to explore New Zealand?_____________________
Why did Europeans begin settling in New Zealand?___________________________________
How did the European contact affect the native Maori people?__________________________
What year did New Zealand become a British colony?_______
Current Government: New Zealand is an independent nation, but is still considered a
Commonwealth of Britain. What does it mean to be a Commonwealth of
Britain?________________________
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Government Leader: Who is in charge of running the country?__________________________
Part 2: European Colonization-Present Day Struggle
Directions: Read page 817-819 in the world geography textbook, TIME Perspectives Saving their
Treasures.
1. Why do you think the Maori people faced discrimination? ___________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
2. Currently: Do you feel the government is doing enough to help solve the issue of
discrimination against the Maori people?
Explain_______________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Australia
Part 1: European Colonization-The Past
Directions: Use Culturegrams: Kids Edition: People & Places, History, &
Government to answer the questions below.
Total Population:________
European Ancestry:_______ % Aboriginals:______%
Native inhabitants of Australia are called:__________________
In 1770, the Captain James Cook’s exploration claimed Australia for what nation?_____________
Australia became a penal colony. Over 80 years, how many prisoners were shipped to Australia?
____________
Current Government: Australia is an independent nation, but is still considered a ____________
of Britain. Government Leader: Who is in charge of running the country?___________________
Effects of colonization on the native Aboriginals:
BEFORE Colonization:
When the first Europeans arrived in Australia in the late 1700s, list the number of:
Aboriginals: ________________ Tribes:________ Languages Spoken:______________
Hunting Techniques:________________________________________________
AFTER Colonization: Present Day
Aboriginal Population:________ Languages Spoken:___________
What factors led to a decline in the Aboriginal population? ___________________________
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Part 2: European Colonization: Stolen Generation
Through the 1970’s, it was common for Aboriginal children to be taken from their homes and forced to
assimilate to western culture. Learn more about the children of the Stolen Generation below.
Step #1: Go to Worldbook online and search for “Stolen Generation.” Read the information
about the children of the “Stolen Generation.”
Step #2: Listen to the following Song: “They Took the Children Away” by Archie Roach
(Aboriginal Artist) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aywDT6yHMmov
What is your immediate reaction to learning about the children of the “The Stolen Generation?”
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Why were Aboriginal children taken from their families? ______________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Why do you think the Aboriginals were treated so poorly?_____________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Australia has recently made efforts to help the Aboriginal people by passing laws to help increase their
land rights and give them more political power.
Marshall Islands
Part 1: European Colonization: The Past
Directions: Use Culturegrams: World Edition: History
1. Population:________________
2. One primary ethic group:____________________
History:
Who were the first Europeans to explore the Marshall Islands in 1500’s?____________________
Until the arrival of the British 200 years later, why were the Marshall Islands left isolated from
European exploration? _______________________________________________________
During the colonial era, why did international governments find the Marshall Islands so valuable?
1. _______________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________
During World War I, which country controlled the Marshall Islands?____________________
The United States took control of the islands during WWII. In 2003, the Republic of
Marshall Islands signed a _______ year Compact with the US. According to the Compact,
what is the responsibility of:
Republic of Marshall Islands:_________________________________________________
United States:___________________________________________________________
Looking at the island location, resources, and relationship with the United States? Why
do you think island relies on the US for support? ______________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Part 2: European Colonization: Present Day Struggle
Nuclear Testing Fallout
History: The United States conducted 67 atomic tests from 1946 to 1958 on Bikini and
Eniwetok atolls. Controversy still surrounds the tests and their effects. Some Marshallese
receive and continue to press for financial compensation for damages resulting from the
testing.
Step #1: Watch Operations Crossroads http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvjmsU48TSc
Step #2: Go to Worldbook online and search “Bikini atoll.” Read the two paragraphs about
the nuclear testing on the atolls and answer the question below.
Today: How do you think people, food, and water sources have been affected by the
nuclear bomb tests?_____________________________________________________
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"It looked like salt," said one of the 82 natives, recalling the shower of radioactive ash that fell on Rongelap Atoll in the Marshall
Islands in March 1954. "It came down like rain, and it burned when it touched your skin."
Fiji
Part 1: European Colonization: Past
Go to Culturegrams-Kids Edition-People & Places, Population, and History
1. Population:____________________
2. Two main ethic groups:____________________ and ______________________
3. The native peoples that settled Fiji came from what area?________________
4. The Lapita and other Polynesian groups came to Fiji and set up different tribes.
Explain the tribal system in
Fiji___________________________________________________
5. The first European explorer on the island in 1634 was _____________________.
Why did other Europeans stay away from the area after hearing the Dutch explorers
accounts of the natives?______________________________________________
6. In 1774, what British explorer landed on the Fijian islands?________________________
7. During the 19th century, what resource finally brought Europeans to Fiji?
_____________________________________________________________________
8. Current Government: Australia is an independent nation, but is still considered a
____________ of Britain.
Part 2: Present Day Struggles
Go to World Book: Advanced: Fiji: and read The People
Go to Culturegrams-Kids Edition Modern Fiji and Independence
In 1874, Fiji became a British Territory. The British brought over labors from India
to work on their sugar plantations. The Indians were brought over as indentured
servants. What is an indentured servant? _________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Why are there tensions (past and present) between the Indo-Fijians and native
Fijians? ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
A new constitution in 1998 restored full rights to Indians, and all citizens became known as
Fiji Islanders. In 1999, Fiji saw its first Indian prime minister when Mahendra Chaudhry
came to power. What was the aftermath of this election? _______________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Do you think the two cultures will ever be able to get along? Explain. ________________
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