Why did Western nations want to colonize the Micronesian islands?
A.
The islands are located midway between Asia and North America, and ships needed places to refuel.
B.
The islands are in a tropical climate, and this made them ideal locations for growing citrus fruits.
C.
The islands are rich in natural minerals, which were needed for industrial manufacturing.
D.
The islands are the largest islands in the Pacific, which made them attractive as places to settle.
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A. The islands are located midway between Asia and North America, and ships needed places to refuel.
How are the cultures of Australia and New Zealand different?
A.
A smaller percentage of Australians are descended from British and Irish people.
B.
Unlike Australia, New Zealand has attracted many immigrants from Asia.
C.
New Zealand has a higher proportion of indigenous people than Australia.
D.
In contrast to Australians, most New Zealanders are Christian.
A.
A smaller percentage of Australians are descended from British and Irish people.
B.
Unlike Australia, New Zealand has attracted many immigrants from Asia.
C.
New Zealand has a higher proportion of indigenous people than Australia.
D.
In contrast to Australians, most New Zealanders are Christian.
C. New Zealand has a higher proportion of indigenous people than Australia.
Which of the following do Australia and New Zealand have in common with the United States?
A.
The constitution of each country includes a bill of rights.
B.
The governments of all three countries have a federal structure.
C.
All three countries are presidential republics.
D.
All three countries were once British colonies.
A.
The constitution of each country includes a bill of rights.
B.
The governments of all three countries have a federal structure.
C.
All three countries are presidential republics.
D.
All three countries were once British colonies.
D. All three countries were once British colonies.
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Because of its geography, New Zealand developed an economy that relies heavily on
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Because of its geography, New Zealand developed an economy that relies heavily on
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agriculture and tourism.
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Because of its geography, New Zealand developed an economy that relies heavily on
A animal-based agriculture.
B coal and iron mining.
C tropical crops, such as sugarcane.
D manufacturing.
Because of its geography, New Zealand developed an economy that relies heavily on
A animal-based agriculture.
B coal and iron mining.
C tropical crops, such as sugarcane.
D manufacturing.
A animal-based agriculture.