Lesson Revision

The Gold Rush began in..

• 1852

• 1851

• 1751

• 1854

This person claimed he was the discoverer of Gold

• William Clarke

• Peter Lalor

• Edward Hargraves

• Lister

A historically significant event is...

• An event that had a large impact on many people/places.

• A holiday like Christmas.

• A big ceremonial event such as a Wedding.

• Something you do regularly such as shopping or playing sports.

How did some women make money during the gold rush?

• Selling pick axes to the gold miners.

• Crafting and selling their art.

• Running laundromats.

• Selling coffee in tents and even 'sly grog'.

Between 1851 and 1852 it was estimated that this many people migrated to Australia

• 1.9 million

• 370 000

• 1.7 million

• 17 500

By 1858, the number of Chinese migrants working on the Victorian goldfields reached what number?

• 40 000

• 27 000

• 165 000

• 20 000

When did the Eureka Stockade take place?

• 1854

• 1852-1855

• 1851-1854

• 1856

Who allowed explorers to find a safe path through the Blue Mountains

• A Chinese Immigrant

• The Tom Brothers

• An Aboriginal Guide

• Captain Cook