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The Endeavour's Voyage: Exploring Australia's Indigenous Culture and Natural Resources

The voyage of the Endeavour in the late 18th century was pivotal in exploring Australia and New Zealand. Departing Great Britain in 1768 and landing in Australia in 1770, Captain Cook's missions were to observe Venus and search for the southern continent. The crew's diet, featuring citrus fruits and sauerkraut, was key to preventing scurvy. This report also delves into the indigenous Aborigines and Maori, their cultural beliefs, distinctive flora and fauna, climate distinctions, and the natural resources that shaped the lands.

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The Endeavour's Voyage: Exploring Australia's Indigenous Culture and Natural Resources

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  1. Reporting Back A Voyage to the Pacific

  2. General Information -Voyage of the Endeavour • 1. What was the name of the ship? • 2. When did it leave Great Britain? When did it land in Australia? • 3. What were the 2 missions of the ship? • 4. Why did the crew eat citrus fruit and sauerkraut?

  3. General Information -Voyage of the Endeavour • 1. What was the name of the ship? Endeavour • 2. When did it leave Great Britain? 1768 When did it land in Australia? 1770 • 3. What were the 2 missions of the ship? • Observe Venus and find the southern continent • 4. Why did the crew eat citrus fruit and sauerkraut? To prevent scurvy

  4. Cook’s Journal • 1. How did Captain Cook describe the coast of Australia? • 2. How did he describe the soil of New Zealand? • 3. What did he say about animals in New Zealand? • 4. What animal did Captain Cook think would prosper in Australia?

  5. Cook’s Journal • 1. How did Captain Cook describe the coast of Australia? Many bays and harbors • 2. How did he describe the soil of New Zealand? Rich and fertile • 3. What did he say about animals in New Zealand? No wild beasts ( Just dogs and rats) • 4. What animal did Captain Cook think would prosper in Australia? Cattle

  6. People • 1. Who were the indigenous people of Australia? Population? • 2. Where did they migrate from and where did they mainly live? • 3. What do they call the time that they believe spiritual beings created the land and people? • 4. Who are the indigenous people of New Zealand? Where did they migrate from?

  7. People • 1. Who were the indigenous people of Australia? Aborigines • Population? 300,000 – 1 million • 2. Where did they migrate from and where did they mainly live? SE Asia Lived on the coasts • 3. What do they call the time that they believe spiritual beings created the land and people? Dreamtime • 4. Who are the indigenous people of New Zealand? Maori • Where did they migrate from? Polynesia

  8. Plants and Animals • List 4 plants and animals that are unique to Australia and New Zealand and describe how they were used by the Aborigines and Maori.

  9. Plants and Animals • List 4 plants and animals that are unique to Australia and New Zealand and describe how they were used by the Aborigines and Maori. • Eucalyptus – oil to treat infections • Kakapo (bird) – food • Kangaroo – meat and skins • Nikau Palm – roofs and baskets • Mount Cook Lily – Catching Rainwater

  10. Climate • Where in Australia are heat waves common? • Does Australia receive much precipitation? • Describe the interior of the continent. • How does New Zealand’s temperature and precipitation vary from Australia?

  11. Climate • Where in Australia are heat waves common? Western Australia • Does Australia receive much precipitation? No • Describe the interior of the continent. Dry - desert • How does New Zealand’s temperature and precipitation vary from Australia? NZ -moderate temperature and more rain than Australia

  12. Resources • Describe the natural resources that are available in Australia and new Zealand. • Give examples.

  13. Resources • Describe the natural resources that are available in Australia and New Zealand. • Give examples: • Fertile soil – agriculture , grazing land • Marine Resources – fish • Timber • Minerals

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