The native inhabitants of New Zealand are the
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Aborigines
British Isles settlers
Melanesians
Maori
Maori
A form of government in which a king or queen acts as head of state while parliament makes legislation is called a ________.
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constitutional monarchy
democratic parliament
democracy
monarchy
constitutional monarchy
Which group makes up the largest segment of the Mexican population?
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Aztecs
Indigenous peoples
Spanish
Mestizos
Mestizos
In the late 18th to mid–19th centuries, Europeans sought economic gain from the Pacific from the trade of
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wheat.
diamonds.
whales and seals.
petroleum.
whales and seals.
Polynesian culture shares which of the following characteristics with Aborigine culture:
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both cultures share a common ancestry.
both formed agricultural settlements.
both created elaborate wood carvings to represent gods and kings.
both based their economies on navigating the seas and fishing.
both based their economies on navigating the seas and fishing.
What was the African diaspora?
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the multiculturalism of African American colonies in the New World
the dispersion of Africans during and after the trans-Atlantic slave trade
the transporting of Africans to the New World for slave labor
the assimilation of African culture into that of the United States
the dispersion of Africans during and after the trans-Atlantic slave trade
The process by which one group takes on the cultural and other traits of a larger group is called _______.
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assimilation
pluralism
integration
culture
assimilation
How did the Amazonian village of Pangayacu support itself before Ecotourism?
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fishing in the Pangayacu River
logging trees from the rain forest
growing crops on cleared land
hunting and gathering from the rain forest
hunting and gathering from the rain forest
Which is the term for a completely structured language that develops from a blending of native languages and introduced languages?
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Creole
Pidgin
Esperanto
Dialect
Creole
New Zealand and Tasmania were named by a
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British explorer.
Dutch explorer.
German explorer.
French explorer.
Dutch explorer.
All of the following statements are true about Aborigine ceremonies except
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ceremonies protect Aborigine secrets.
ceremonies pay homage to Aborigine heritage.
ceremonies do not have religious or spiritual meanings.
ceremonies are segregated according to gender.
ceremonies do not have religious or spiritual meanings.
Historians believe that the Aborigines probably migrated to Australia from
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New Zealand.
New Guinea.
India.
Eastern Africa.
New Guinea.
To induce someone to convert to one’s own religious faith is to ___________.
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proselytize
advocate
confirm
baptize
proselytize
According to Aborigine spiritual beliefs, the Earth is
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a place of unending suffering and pain.
a source of wealth to conquer in the name of one's ancestors.
an ancient gift of the gods.
a place where humans were banished from the gods.
an ancient gift of the gods.
Aborigines believe that Dream Time is the
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the end of all human existence.
beginning of land conflicts with the Europeans.
the beginning of the afterlife.
the age of creation.
the age of creation.
Which country is responsible for laying Canada’s cultural foundation?
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The United States
France
Germany
Great Britain
Great Britain
The Salad Bowl analogy of U.S. society states that
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ethnic groups living in the U.S. retain unique features, but also contribute to American culture as a whole.
all ethnic groups’ cultures have melted overtime into one distinct culture.
immigrants must abandon their traditions to be successful in U.S. society.
ethnic groups are entirely separated in U.S. society and have no influence upon one another.
ethnic groups living in the U.S. retain unique features, but also contribute to American culture as a whole.
Which of the following is not true about Aborigine culture?
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It is the oldest surviving culture on Earth.
Aborigines do not believe that land belongs to humans.
Traditional Aborigine societies formed agricultural settlements.
Aborigine groups are spread across the continent of Australia.
Traditional Aborigine societies formed agricultural settlements.
Why is Spanish the official language of 9 of the 13 nations of South America?
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It is the original language of the native people.
Spanish is easier to speak than the native languages.
The Portuguese did not want their language spoken by foreign people.
The Spanish established their language when they colonized the territories.
The Spanish established their language when they colonized the territories.
Under what circumstance did Africans come to South America?
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They were brought to South America as slaves.
Like the Portuguese and the Spanish, they were seeking a trade route to India.
They immigrated in search of more arable lands to farm.
They came to trade with the indigenous tribes of South America.
They were brought to South America as slaves.
What is your name as it appears in Connexus?
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I am an AI language model and do not have a name in Connexus or any other platform. I exist as a virtual assistant designed to provide information and assist with various tasks.
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No problem! If you have any more questions or need assistance with anything else, feel free to ask.
Which of the following nations was not a Spanish colony?
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Colombia
Peru
Uruguay
Suriname
Suriname
How is the population distributed in South America?
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It is fairly evenly distributed throughout the continent
It is clustered in the interior of the continent
It is distributed mainly along the coastal areas of the continent
It is mostly confined to the northern half of the continent
It is mostly distributed along the coastal areas of the continent.
In which of the following would the majority of South Americans worship?
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temple
synagogue
mosque
church
church
Which language phrasebook would you take with you on a trip to Paraguay?
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Portuguese
French
Dutch
Spanish
Spanish
Church architecture in Australia shows influence of
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Aborigine culture.
central European culture.
Polynesian culture.
East Asian culture.
central European culture.
What significance do posted red banners hold in Corrientes province, Argentina?
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They are flags denoting native heritage.
They indicate cattle-crossing areas.
They indicate a household that supports the Communist Party.
They are symbols of devotion to Gaucho Gil.
They are symbols of devotion to Gaucho Gil.
What is the meaning of indigenous?
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blending of the cultural traits of a larger group
originating in and naturally living, growing, or occurring in a region or country
taking on the cultural traits of a larger group
completely unlike your surroundings
originating in and naturally living, growing, or occurring in a region or country
Which movement was initiated in the 1960s by Quebecer Réne Lévesque?
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a movement to make Quebec an independent sovereignty
a movement to give indigenous people their own province
an initiative to put an end to all immigration into Canada
a movement to make French the official language of Canada