Eureka Stockade Quiz

What year did the Eureka Stockade take place?

• 1848

• 1854

• 1861

• 1870

Where did the Eureka Stockade occur?

• Sydney

• Melbourne

• Ballarat

• Perth

What was the main cause of the Eureka Stockade?

• High taxes on gold miners

• Disputes over land ownership

• Conflict with Indigenous Australians

• Disagreement over trade tariffs

Who was the leader of the miners during the Eureka Stockade?

• Peter Lalor

• Henry Lawson

• Ned Kelly

• John Monash

What was the outcome of the Eureka Stockade for the miners?

• Complete victory for the miners

• Immediate independence for the miners

• Defeat but led to political reforms

• No significant changes

What was the name of the flag flown by the miners at the Eureka Stockade?

• Union Jack

• Southern Cross

• Eureka Flag

• Australian National Flag

How many miners were estimated to have died during the Eureka Stockade?

• 5

• 22

• 50

• 100

Which government official was in charge during the Eureka Stockade?

• Governor Charles La Trobe

• Governor Hotham

• Governor Macquarie

• Governor Bourke

What significant political change occurred as a result of the Eureka Stockade?

• Introduction of universal suffrage

• Abolition of the gold licence system

• Establishment of a republic

• Federation of Australia

In which month did the Eureka Stockade take place?

• January

• March

• October

• December