1. Chapter 33 Lesson 2 6th period: Grace, Elena, Clay, Megan, And Roman

2. Government 1500s ○Ranked lineages and kinship groups developed ○Chief = highest status ○Most societies were matrilineal Today Dual government Cultural rebirths Traditional beliefs starting to resurface and guide decisions Social structure is a high priority

3. History From the 1500s to 1800s, europeans of various nationalities explored vast stretches of the South Pacific region The arrival of Europeans had a disastrous and non-disastrous impact on the indigenous peoples During the early 1900s many other countries struggled to take control of the Pacific Island After WWII the Pacific territories were turned over to the US as trust territories 1960s Oceania began to gain independence Most Pacific Islands achieved independence by the end of 1900s

4. Population patterns Indigenous people are from Asia Tribal culture Domesticated sugar cane and other crops are used for farming Three main island groups  Melanesia  Micronesia  Polynesia

5. Population patterns Pottery, tools, and other ceramics are commonly made throughout this culture The languages that are spoken are all very common A large amount of the Oceania population have wide set body types Interesting facts: if you have samoan parents you are 56 times more likely to go to the nfl this area has produced 10 nfl lineman in 6 years

6. Society and Culture Societies in oceania have been shaped by a variety of cultures. The subregion countries display a blend of European, Asian, and indigenous traditions. European colonization brought many languages to the subregion. French is widely spoken Varieties of pidgin are spoken Pidgen- A blend of english and indigenous words to form a new language Religions: ●Christianity (most widely practiced in oceania) ●Hinduism ●Islam ●Buddhism

7. Society and Culture Quality of Education In Oceania ● Solomon Islands- missionary schools provided primary education until mid-1970’s. Today secondary schools and universities are common. Differences in literacy throughout the subregion vary- ● 93% of fiji is literate ● 57% of the inhabitants of Papua New Guinea are literate Remote Islands call for international assistance because of difficult services in ● Hospitals ● Electricity ● Schools

8. Family and the Status of Women Their traditional family structure: large families and children being cared for Oceania has changed over time due to modernization and loss of traditional values People from Oceania have migrated to : Australia, U.S, & France The status of women is a great concern Cultural practices makes it difficult to protect women against violence Arranged and forced marriage is practiced Burning and scarring brides still occurs even though it is illegal

9. The Arts ● Ocean, fish, plants, and animals are subjects for the arts in Oceania ● Carving wood is an art mastered by many people ● Making canoes, and building houses are tradition ● Art and architecture are closely related to each other and are similar ● Elaborate designs on building and the art of body tattooing in symbolic and important to Oceanic culture. ● Creating decorative patterns on the skin by tattooing are practiced by some cultural groups.

10. Economic Activities Agriculture is an important economic activity in subregion. Tourists visit oceania for scuba diving. Much of the oceania lacks arable lands. Satellite communication, cellular, digital, and internet are being used a lot more in the subregion.

11. Economic Activities S ome islands in oceania have lack mineral resources. Most island countries are  small  poor  rugged Oceania lacks in manufacturing.

12. Bibliography Arreola, Daniel D. World Geography. Evanston, IL: McDougal Littell, 2003. Print.