California Gold Rush Quiz

Who were the Californios in the context of early California history?

• Gold miners from the eastern United States

• Native American tribes in California

• Spanish-speaking residents of California before it became a U.S. state

• European explorers who first visited California

What event is most associated with the arrival of the Forty-Niners?

• The California Gold Rush

• The building of the Transcontinental Railroad

• The signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• The founding of San Francisco

Why did Chinese immigrants come to the United States in the 19th century?

• To build railroads

• To escape political unrest

• To find gold and other opportunities

• All of the above

What religious group do the Latter-Day Saints belong to?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Hinduism

What was the primary reason the Oregon pioneers moved west?

• To find religious freedom

• To claim land and settle new territories

• To trade with Native American tribes

• To search for precious metals

Which Native American tribe is mentioned in the context of historical migrations in the 19th century?

• Apache

• Cherokee

• Nez Perce

• Sioux

What was a common challenge faced by all groups traveling to the West during the 19th century?

• Learning new languages

• Harsh weather conditions

• Finding skilled labor

• Establishing trade routes with Europe

Which group was primarily involved in the early establishment of Salt Lake City?

• Forty-Niners

• Latter-Day Saints

• Oregon Pioneers

• Chinese immigrants

What was the main transportation method used by the Oregon pioneers?

• Steamboats

• Horseback

• Covered wagons

• Railroads

Which group was directly impacted by the California Gold Rush?

• Nez Perce

• Chinese immigrants

• Latter-Day Saints

• Californios