Exploring the Gold Rush Era

What was one major impact of the gold rushes on Australian colonies?

• Decrease in population

• Rapid population growth and development of towns

• Less farming activity

• Decline in trade

Which term describes a person who searched for gold during the gold rush?

• Explorer

• Prospector

• Farmer

• Convict

What was the Eureka Stockade?

• A famous gold mine

• A rebellion by miners against unfair laws

• A railway station

• A drought event

Which year did the Eureka Stockade take place?

• 1854

• 1901

• 1788

• 1820

What does the term "nugget" mean on the goldfields?

• A small piece of gold found in the ground

• A type of mining tool

• A miner's lunch

• A gold licence

Why did many people migrate to Australia during the gold rush?

• To escape cold weather

• To find gold and improve their lives

• To become farmers

• To join the navy

Which group made significant contributions to the goldfields, especially in building infrastructure and market gardens?

• British convicts

• Chinese migrants

• American soldiers

• French explorers

What does the term "claim" mean on the goldfields?

• A type of gold nugget

• A piece of land where a miner had the right to dig for gold

• A tool for digging

• A law passed by the government

Which of the following best describes life on the goldfields?

• Easy and comfortable

• Hard work, crowded, and often dangerous

• Peaceful and quiet

• Isolated and boring

What was a "licence" during the gold rush?

• A permit miners had to buy to dig for gold

• A type of gold nugget

• A railway ticket

• A farming tool