Chapter 33 homework

Chapter 33, Section 1

1. The Aborigines are Australia’s earliest people. The Maori of New Zealand came from the islands of Polynesia. The arrival of Europeans in the region had a disastrous impact on the indigenous peoples.

2. Most people in Australia and New Zealand live in cities or towns along the temperate coasts. Australians and New Zealanders in cities generally have access to quality medical care and other social services. In some parts of Australia, rugged terrain and long distances make access to health care difficult.

Creative Writing:
The first of the Aborigines, nomadic hunters and gathers, arrived in Australia 40,000-60,000 years ago from Southeast Asia. They used well-traveled routes to reach water and seasonal food sources. The Maori of New Zealand came from the islands of Polynesia. Maoris famers lived in villages and grew traditional root crops.

Chapter 33, Section 2

1. Sports and leisure activities reflect the region’s diversity. Western-style resorts attract tourists to the beaches, where they and the local people enjoy the traditional Pacific Island sport of surfing.

2. Indigenous people developed lifestyles in harmony with their natural environment. European colonizers introduced new customs, social structures, and cultures.

Creative Writing: Sports and leisure activities reflect the region’s diversity. Western-style resorts attract tourists to the beaches, where they and the local people enjoy the traditional Pacific Island sport of surfing. Other tradition sports, such as outrigger canoe racing or spear fishing are popular.