History of Alaska Quiz

When did the first people arrive in what is now Alaska?

• 1000 years ago

• 20000 years ago

• 13000 years ago

• 5000 years ago

Which group of people settled in Alaska in 1784?

• Spanish

• French

• Russians

• British

In which year did the United States purchase Alaska from Russia?

• 1959

• 1867

• 1776

• 1901

When did Alaska become the 49th state of the United States?

• 2000

• 1959

• 1900

• 1800

Which indigenous group is NOT mentioned in the text as living in Alaska?

• Maya

• Tlingit

• Inuit

• Yup'ik

What did the discovery of gold in Alaska in 1872 lead to?

• Migration to Russia

• Increase in population

• Decrease in population

• No change in population

What is Alaska known for today?

• Deserts

• Natural beauty

• Skyscrapers

• Tropical beaches

Why is it important to learn about the history of Alaska?

• To forget about the past

• To appreciate the unique part of the world

• To ignore indigenous people

• To focus on other countries