southeast corrections Flashcards
(12 cards)
An ancient temple complex in Cambodia that shows Buddhist and Hindu architectural influence
Angkor Wat
Meaning “Empty Land,” it was Britain’s claim to aboriginal lands during colonization.
terra nullius
The largely uninhabited inland region of Australia
outback
The original inhabitants of New Zealand
Māori
Which of the following was the site of U.S. atomic testing?
Bikini Atoll
Where did the original inhabitants of New Zealand come from?
Polynesia
Which of the following British groups were the first to live in Australia?
prisoners
Which of the following terms is connected with the Australian government’s attempt to promote the assimilation of Aboriginal peoples?
the Stolen Generation
Which of the following is a major cause of deforestation in Indonesia and Malaysia?
Leveling forests for palm oil production Harvesting trees to be used as hardwood floors
Which of the following are causes of coral reef destruction? (select all that are true)
Warmer than usual water temperatures
Toursim
Highlands
Tops of mountians
Rich in resources
Lot of rain
Lowlands
Remains of ancient volcanoes
little rainfall
Few resources for the people rely on trade