The World and Its People, Florida Edition

Chapter 26: Australia and New Zealand

Australia and New Zealand

1
What landform lies off Australia's northeastern coast?
A)Tasmania
B)New Zealand
C)Coral Sea
D)Great Barrier Reef

2
What do Australians call their cattle and sheep ranches?
A)outback
B)stations
C)bush
D)artesians

3
Kangaroos and koalas are marsupials because they _____
A)live only in Australia.
B)hop on two back legs.
C)carry their young in a pouch.
D)eat only leaves of certain plants.

4
Australia is the world's top producer and exporter of _____
A)wool.
B)beef.
C)pearls.
D)clothing.

5
Who are the descendants of the first immigrants to Australia?
A)the Dutch
B)the Maoris
C)the British
D)the Aborigines

6
What is the capital of Australia?
A)Canberra
B)Melbourne
C)Sydney
D)Brisbane

7
Which of the following physical features is located on New Zealand's South Island?
A)a large plateau
B)three active volcanoes
C)Southern Alps
D)geysers

8
People who came to New Zealand between A.D. 950 and 1150 were the _____
A)Chinese.
B)Aborigines.
C)Vikings.
D)Maoris.

9
In 1893 the New Zealand colony became the first land to _____
A)become independent.
B)give women the right to vote.
C)allow native peoples to be citizens.
D)elect a woman president.

10
What is the capital of New Zealand?
A)Wellington
B)Auckland
C)Dunedin
D)Christchurch
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