Having no context and never having been to Australia, I would assume that there is a lack of opportunities for proper "brick and mortar" based schools for some areas of Australia.
Again, no context and no first hand knowledge of the continent...so, take it as you will.
Inca and Aztec Societies were similar in that they both got empires by means of military conquests.
Pericles was a proud citizen of Athens, he was an influential politician who wanted Athens' greatness to continue, and his funeral oration was made to fuel the flame of Athenian pride for them to be moved to ensure the continuity of Athenian Culture, by pointing out the glories that their ancestors passed down to them, by applauding their democratic constitution, and also by praising Athens ability to maintain a strong military force even when their society is easy-going and pleasure centred.