major battles that was fought for control of an island was the battle of New Guinea. New Guinea is located off of the North coast of Australia, and is part of the Solomon Islands. New Guinea is the second largest island in the world, but the large block of land in the middle of the Pacific was not the only reason why Japan wanted to take control of it. The Japanese wanted New Guinea for a number of reasons. For instance, in Papua, the Japanese wanted to use this side of the island as a first step to
1. With reference to Sources 1 and 2, explain the strategic significance of Papua New Guinea to Japan in 1942. (4 marks) There are two main points which explain the strategic significance of Papua New Guinea to Japan in 1942. Firstly, Japan had already obtained “the rubber of Malaya, the oil of Borneo and the quinine of Java” (Source 2) and Papua New Guinea was in close proximity to these countries. This is also displayed on the map in Source 1 which shows the great extent of Japan’s control. Secondly
The Independent State of Papua New Guinea, like many of its neighbors, has struggled with issues of governance issues since the country gained independence in 1975. The influx of foreign capital and currency that will result from the exploration of Papua New Guinea’s natural gas resources will certainly affect the country. The new financial resources provide an opportunity to improve infrastructure and create an avenue for the majority of the people of Papua New Guinea to join the formal economy
A small nation with widespread brutality and domestic violence, Papua New Guinea, located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, struggles with multiple developmental challenges. It is one of the poorest countries on the planet per capita, as well as one of the most culturally diverse with over 800 languages are spoken there (Campano). According to ReCom, a research and communication on foreign aid organization, it is ranked at 148 on the Human Development Index and most human well-being indicators show
Approximately 100 miles (160km) north of Australia, situates the second largest island in the south pacific called Papua New Guinea; occupying the eastern half of the rugged tropical island of New Guinea and some 700 offshore islands. With its comparative area size slightly larger than California, Papua New Guinea is about 287,595 miles in total area, of which 281,394 miles is land and 6,201 miles is water and accumulative of 3,201 miles of coastline. The central part of the island is composed of
of Papua New Guineans. Their carbohydrate needs are still fulfilled by sweet potato, taro, yams, sago and bananas. Agriculture began in Papua New Guinea (PNG) about 10,000 years ago as shown by archaeological research where starch was found on stone tools excavated in Kuk in western highlands. It suggested that taro was cultivated in Kuk at that time. A number of staple food crops such as banana, sago, taro, greater yam, highland and lowland pitpits etc. were domesticated by the people of New Guinea
of Kokoda was a four-month struggle which began with the Japanese landing in Papua in July 1942. Approximately 625 Australians were killed fighting along the Trail, while at least 16 000 were wounded and more than 4000 suffered from serious illnesses. The experience of Australian soldiers during the Kokoda in World War II affected people around the world and in Australia. As Kokoda was a turning point in Australia’s history and boosted Australia’s national identity. The battle was fought extremely
Physician Carleton Gajdusek among the people of eastern highlands of New Guinea. Kuru is a disease caused by the consumption of contaminated brain tissue. Kuru is one of a group of rare brain diseases called the transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSE’s). TSE’s, leads to forming tiny holes in the brain tissue giving it a spongy look. History It is believed that Kuru began in a remote region of the eastern highlands of Papua New Guinea. When it was first observed in 1957 it was found to be in epidemic
the people and their culture, of which two things became a big subject in his book. The first being Tapa, “a type of fiber made from bark that the Maisin people use as a stable for cloths and other cloth related uses. Defining both gender roles and history; proving income and also a symbol of identity to the people” (Barker 5-6). And the other being their forest, of which logging firms the Maisin and Non Government Organizations (NGO’s), had various views, wants and uses for the land. Logging firms
in WW2 in Papua New Guinea and when? Japan, Australia, America and fuzzy wuzzies of Papua New Guinea were involved in WW2 in Papua New Guinea. They were involved in the war from January 1942 to August 1945. 2. Copy a map of a Papua New Guinea and referring to the map discuss Australia’s involvement in WW2 there. You could use annotations. After Japanese failed to capture Port Moresy by sea, they decided to cross Owen Stanley Range. The Militia was sent to Papua New Guinea. Australian
western part of New Guinea. The Korowai tribe follows a common language, economic system, and an exceptional lifestyle. They practice rituals and have incredible architectural knowledge. In the verge of extinction the Korowai tribe continues to practice their unique culture and traditional rituals. The Korowai people speak the Papuan language belonging to the Awyu-Ndumut family. The Papuan language comes from the Awyu-Ndumut languages which are spoken in the Digul River Basin of Papua, Indonesia, in
During the early days of war in the pacific in World War 2 the Japanese and Australian armies were locked in bitter fighting along the 96 km Kokoda trail in Papua New Guinea. The Kokoda trail is viewed today as an icon of Australian spirit and history, as well as the forming of a strong relationship between Papua New Guinea and Australia. The trail passes through rugged mountainous country of rainforest and jungles, and is a treacherous passage from Buna on the North coast to Port Moresby (the Capital)
“Why do white men have so much cargo and we, Papua New Guineans, have little?” This question sparked one mans journey to find out how one country could have so little and another could became so prosperous. That man was Jared Diamond, a professor at UCLA, a biologist by training and a specialist in human physiology. Diamond spent many years in Papua New Guinea studying birds but one year, a man on the beach asked him a question. That question has since taken him to the Fertile crescent, South America
treacherous conditions has forever sealed the bond between Australia and Papua New Guinea. The beginning of all the turmoil that occurred during the Kokoda campaign was all thanks to Japan’s power hungry nature. The imperial army we determined to capture as much of Asia of they could, and after the failed attempt at bombing of Pearl Harbour, Hawaii in 1942 they decided the best approach to this was to capture Papua New Guinea, they only free country still left in the Asian continent, and one which
because of its cultural significance to Australia. The Kokoda track stands as an icon for Australian participation in the Second World War, just as Gallipoli serves the same purpose for the First World War. In 1942, the Australian Territories of Papua and New Guinea were in law if not in public sentiment, as much a part of Australia as the Northern Territory. It is then quite true to say that Australian soil was invaded by the Japanese in 1942. The main objective of this battle was for Japan to capture
with people, interpret ideas, and have perspective about cultural and traditional knowledge. However, Language extinction is a huge element in every day’s life. Because language extinction also means the culture, religion, social values, and its history is slowly getting loss at the same time. There are many factors to language extinction due to the population, educational, and economic principles. Melanesian is one of the rapid extinction of the world's languages that are endangered before they
Upon that knowledge, one has to be registered with the Nursing Council of Papua New Guinea. Once the foundations are in place, each individual has to demonstrate their profession to “strengthen Primary Health care for all and improve service delivery for the rural majority” (Department of Health Extension, 2015). Now it will become
backyard with none other than the youngest member of the Amy Otis’ brothers. The Amy Otis’ brothers were a family of amazing inventors who were most famous for their invention of the elevator. Spending time with one of the many greatest inventors in history made Amelia’s imagination run wild. Her and her sister would have many imaginary friends and sometimes pretend that they could fly. This of course was her first thought on actually flying. Amelia was 12 years when she saw her first airplane, and decided
Christopher Aaron Granillo Archaeology 103 Professor Knell April 24, 2015 Fighting For Evidence of the Practice of Cannibalism within the Fossil Record The modern view on cannibalism mostly rejects evidence of cannibalism in the fossil record. Bio-archeologist Christy G. Turner ii has spent 30 years trying to improve the criteria for supporting signs of cannibalism and prove its practice. The main evidence in the article, Archaeologists Rediscover cannibals, is not based so much on the variety of
their success was guns, germs and steel. The documentary says that these three elements shaped the history of modern world. Jared diamond starts his journey in rain forests-papua new guinea. He is a professor in UCLA in los Angeles, biologist and specialist in human psychology. Study of birds was his passion at the beginning, and it started at the age of 7. But when he travelled to Papua new guinea, he also got interested in people living there. One day he meets a guy called Yali, and Yali asks a