Gold Rush Year 5

Was the Australia gold rush a significant point in Australian history?

• Yes

• No

Which event during the gold rush caused Australian democracy as we know it?

• NSW railway line

• Telegraph lines

• Eureka Stockade

• Finding gold in Hill End

Why was gold so sought after?

• Gold looks cool

• Gold equals wealth

• Gold is a mineral

• Gold is very hard to find

Is gold still mined in Australia today?

• Yes

• No

When did the gold rush begin?

• 1850

• 1851

• 1852

• 1854

Where did people travel from to come to the Australian gold rush?

• Britain

• Germany

• Russia

• Italy

• Bali

What was the effect of establishing the gold licence?

• The diggers were happy to continue mining for gold.

• The diggers revolted and rioted.

• The diggers moved to the city.

• The diggers gave up mining gold.

What mountain range caused problems for settlements?

• The Great Dividing Range

• The Blue Mountains

• Mt Edna

• Snowy Mountains