California History Quiz

What year did the California Gold Rush begin?

• 1848

• 1855

• 1860

• 1820

Which Native American tribe is known for living in the coastal regions of Southern California?

• Navajo

• Chumash

• Sioux

• Apache

In what year did California become a state?

• 1845

• 1850

• 1865

• 1870

What was a common method used by miners during the Gold Rush to separate gold from soil and gravel?

• Dynamite

• Panning

• Chemical extraction

• Laser separation

Which of the following was NOT a reason people moved to California during the Gold Rush?

• To find gold

• To open new businesses

• To escape from the law

• To attend university

What is the name of the largest Native American tribe in California?

• Mohawk

• Cherokee

• Pomo

• Zuni

What impact did the Gold Rush have on California's population?

• It decreased significantly

• It stayed the same

• It increased significantly

• It only increased slightly

Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War and resulted in California becoming part of the United States?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Ghent

What was one of the main reasons Native American populations decreased after California became a state?

• Natural disasters

• Migration to other states

• Diseases brought by settlers

• All chose to move to reservations

What was the original capital of California?

• San Francisco

• Los Angeles

• Monterey

• Sacramento