1. Ethnic Groups of Oceania, Australia, & Antarctica SSWF9c. Analyze the impact isolation has had on the cultural and biological development of the region SSWG9d. Describe the various ethnic and religious groups; include major customs and traditions.

2. Aborigines Been in Australia 40,000 years Primarily animists and incorporate totems – Converted to Christianity during colonization Folklore is called “the Dreaming” Tie their identity to land & heritage When a husband dies, widow is secluded and cannot speak during the mourning period Invented the dijeridoo

3. Aborigines Aboriginal cultureAssimilation of Aborigines

4. Maori Polynesian culture in New Zealand Mix of animism & Christianity Wedding fights (groom vs. father of bride) Double burials Tattoos mark passage into adulthood Famous for dancing Assimilated in many ways to New Zealander culture

5. Maori Maori girlHongi greeting

6. Samoan Polynesian ethnic group in Samoan islands Primarily Christian Tattooing a big part of culture—primarily geometric based on ancient designs Traditional Samoan music are percussion based Greetings are based on who is involved Traditional loincloth called lavalava

7. Samoan Samoan TattoosTraditional costumes

8. Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea is one of the most diverse in the world with several thousand communities Low-scale tribal warfare for thousands of years Major ethnic groups: – Papuans, Negritos, Dani, Iatmul, Melpa, Motu

9. Papua New Guinea Traditional dressFace painting & headgear