Klondike Gold Rush Quiz

What economic conditions in the United States contributed to the Klondike Gold Rush?

• A stable financial market

• A surplus of gold reserves

• A series of economic depressions

• A period of economic prosperity

Who was the key figure in the discovery of gold in the Yukon?

• Jack London

• Robert Henderson

• George Carmack

• Clarence Barry

What nickname was given to the people rushing to the Klondike for gold?

• Prospectors

• Fortune Hunters

• Stampeders

• Gold Seekers

What was the impact of the Klondike Gold Rush on Seattle?

• It was unaffected

• It became a mining hub

• It became a ghost town

• It experienced a population boom

What was one of the main challenges faced by Stampeders on their journey to the Klondike?

• Friendly wildlife

• Abundant food supplies

• Harsh weather conditions

• Lack of transportation

What was the role of the Northwest Mounted Police during the Gold Rush?

• They provided free transportation

• They mined gold themselves

• They imposed a law requiring provisions

• They led the Stampeders to gold

What was a significant danger on the Chilkoot Pass?

• Friendly wildlife

• Easy terrain

• Avalanches

• Lack of snow

What was the fate of many Stampeders after the Klondike Gold Rush ended?

• They settled permanently in the Yukon

• They became wealthy and famous

• They continued to search for gold elsewhere

• They returned home, having tested their limits

What was the outcome for Clarence Barry after the Gold Rush?

• He returned to mining

• He became a famous author

• He started a financial empire

• He lost all his wealth

What was the primary reason many people joined the Klondike Gold Rush?

• To escape the harsh winters

• To test their fortitude

• To find new friends

• To explore new lands