Alaska Native Tribes Quiz

Which Native American tribe is primarily known for inhabiting the northern and western parts of Alaska, focusing on a subsistence lifestyle centered around hunting marine mammals?

• Aleut (Unangax)

• Athabascan (Dene)

• Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian

• Inuit (Iñupiat and Yupik)

Which of the following groups of immigrants came to Alaska mainly for work in fishing, canneries, and railroads?

• Norwegian, Swedish, and German immigrants

• Russian settlers

• Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Philippines immigrants

• Americans post-1867

What was the major economic driver in Alaska's current industries as mentioned in the document?

• Timber

• Mining

• Oil and Gas

• Tourism

Which industry has been described as a long-standing industry in Alaska due to rich marine resources?

• Oil and Gas

• Timber

• Fishing and Canning

• Mining

What year did Alaska become a state?

• 1959

• 1945

• 1965

• 1900

Which indigenous tribes are found in Alaska?

• Inuit, Aleut, Athabascan, Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian

• Cherokee, Navajo, Sioux, and Apache

• Maori, Aborigine, Zulu, and Hmong

• Sami, Ainu, Quechua, and Guarani

What is the capital of Alaska?

• Juneau

• Anchorage

• Fairbanks

• Sitka

What is the highest peak in North America located in Alaska?

• Denali (Mount McKinley)

• Mount St. Elias

• Mount Foraker

• Mount Bona

Which country sold Alaska to the United States?

• Russia

• Canada

• France

• USSR

Who was the former Governor of Alaska and also a 2008 Vice Presidential candidate?

• Elizabeth Peratrovich

• Jewel Kilcher

• Sarah Palin

• Rick Stafford