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Chapter 10
Australia and Oceania (KCCS)
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History
7th Grade
02/20/2010

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Term
Where did the Spanish get the idea to explore the Pacific Ocean to the west of South America?
Definition
Incas.
Term
How long was it before other Europeans say the islands they had discovered?
Definition
One hundred years.
Term
In 1595, who was the navigator of Mendana's ship?
Definition
Pedro Ferandez de Quiros.
Term
What did the aristocrats bring?
Definition
There own supplies.
Term
Where were they when a fever broke out?
Definition
Santa Cruz.
Term
Who died when the fever broke out in Santa Cruz?
Definition
Mendana.
Term
After mandana died, who took over?
Definition
Quiros.
Term
What island is named after Abel Tasman?
Definition
Tasmania.
Term
Where is Tasmania located?
Definition
South of Australia.
Term
Who did the French send to explore?
Definition
Bougainville.
Term
Where had Bougainville's military career taken him?
Definition
Canada.
Term
When did Bougainville return to France?
Definition
After the Loss of Quebec.
Term
What is the name for the island's that Bouganville tried to settle off the cost of Argentina?
Definition
Falkland Islands.
Term
To whom did the French give the title?
Definition
Spanish.
Term
Philibert Commerson was a _________.
Definition
Naturalist.
Term
What was one of Cook's routes in the Pacific?
Definition
Sailed around Australia.
Term
What island did Cook discover that is currently a state?
Definition
Hawaii.
Term
From what vegetable is sauerkraut made?
Definition
Cabbage.
Term
What causes scurvy?
Definition
Lack of Vitamin C.
Term
True or False? Aborigines means "from the beginning or orgin"
Definition
True.
Term
James Cook prevented scurvy on ship by having his crew eat ______________.
Definition
Sauerkraut.
Term
The ______ ________ separates the coastline of Australia from the outback.
Definition
Dividing Range
Term
What are the two types of island's?
Definition
High and Low islands.
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