Which statement best describes the population of the indigenous people?
A.
People on most Pacific Islands are indigenous, while in Australia the Aborigines make up a minority of the poulation.
B.
People on most Pacific islands descend from Britain and Ireland, while in New Zealand the Maori make up the majority of the population.
C.
The Maori make up the majority of the population in New Zealand, while the Aborigines make up a minority of the population in Australia.
D.
Both the Maori in New Zealand and the Aborigines in Australia make up a majority of the population.
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To determine the correct answer, we need to understand the definitions of "indigenous people" and determine which statement aligns with these definitions.
1. Indigenous people are those who are the original inhabitants of a particular region or country and have a historical continuity with pre-colonial and pre-settler societies.
2. They often have their own distinct cultures, languages, traditions, and customs.
3. Indigenous populations can either be the majority or minority in a particular region or country.
Now, let's analyze each of the given statements:
A. The statement says that people on most Pacific Islands are indigenous, while in Australia the Aborigines make up a minority of the population. This statement acknowledges the indigenous population in the Pacific Islands, but it does not mention New Zealand or the Maori people. Therefore, it is not the correct answer.
B. The statement says that people on most Pacific islands descend from Britain and Ireland, while in New Zealand the Maori make up the majority of the population. This statement is not accurate as it portrays the Pacific islands' population as predominantly descending from Britain and Ireland, which does not align with the definition of indigenous people. Additionally, it only mentions the Maori in New Zealand and not the Aboriginal people in Australia. Hence, this is not the correct answer.
C. The statement says the Maori make up the majority of the population in New Zealand, while the Aborigines make up a minority of the population in Australia. This statement correctly identifies the Maori as the majority population in New Zealand and the Aborigines as a minority population in Australia. Therefore, this statement aligns with the definition of indigenous people and is the correct answer.
D. The statement says both the Maori in New Zealand and the Aborigines in Australia make up a majority of the population. This statement is not accurate as it implies that both populations are majorities, which contradicts the fact that the Aborigines are a minority in Australia. Therefore, this is not the correct answer.
In conclusion, the statement that best describes the population of the indigenous people is C. The Maori make up the majority of the population in New Zealand, while the Aborigines make up a minority of the population in Australia.