AK History - Practice Exam Questions and Answers 2023
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What does the Big Dipper represent on the Alaskan state flag?
The Great Bear—it is a symbol of strength.
Tongass and Chugach are examples of what?
national forests
Which region is most closely associated with Juneau?
Panhandle of the Southeast
What evidence do we have that the State of Alaska supports the arts?
the creation of the State Council on the Arts
Which is true of Alaskan Indians in Alaska?
They are culturally and linguistically unique from the other Alaskan Natives.
What is John Muir best known for?
being interested in preserving nature
Alaska's economy is currently growing the most in which sector?
exports to Asia
Which of the following industries was NOT developed during the district period?
oil drilling
What was the purpose of the Literacy Act of 1925?
to prevent Native Alaskans from voting
What impact did Annie Brower have on oil companies?
She forced oil companies to comply with government regulations.
What industry changed the face of Alaska due to new discoveries in the 1960s?
oil
Besides providing a financial administration, which one of the following responsibilities
have most, if not all, of the Native Corporations adopted?
preserving their group's cultural heritage
Which set of Native Alaskan groups is most closely associated with the following things:
similar dialects, Eskimos, trade with the Athabascans, a maintained subsistence
lifestyle?
Yup'ik and Cu'pik
Why were books about the Gold Rush so popular during that time?
They gave Americans information about a rugged life.
Why was much of early Alaskan history tied to the ocean?
The ocean provided continuous food.
Why did the Treaty of Cession specify that the money was to be paid in gold?
because gold was a form of universal currency
Native Alaskan resistance is an ongoing issue. Which is the best description for Native
Alaskan resistance in general?
peaceful resistance within established standards
Which governmental entity has the most power to check the power of the executive
branch?
the legislature
Why would it be a problem to rely solely on tourism for revenue?
with complete solution
What does the Big Dipper represent on the Alaskan state flag?
The Great Bear—it is a symbol of strength.
Tongass and Chugach are examples of what?
national forests
Which region is most closely associated with Juneau?
Panhandle of the Southeast
What evidence do we have that the State of Alaska supports the arts?
the creation of the State Council on the Arts
Which is true of Alaskan Indians in Alaska?
They are culturally and linguistically unique from the other Alaskan Natives.
What is John Muir best known for?
being interested in preserving nature
Alaska's economy is currently growing the most in which sector?
exports to Asia
Which of the following industries was NOT developed during the district period?
oil drilling
What was the purpose of the Literacy Act of 1925?
to prevent Native Alaskans from voting
What impact did Annie Brower have on oil companies?
She forced oil companies to comply with government regulations.
What industry changed the face of Alaska due to new discoveries in the 1960s?
oil
Besides providing a financial administration, which one of the following responsibilities
have most, if not all, of the Native Corporations adopted?
preserving their group's cultural heritage
Which set of Native Alaskan groups is most closely associated with the following things:
similar dialects, Eskimos, trade with the Athabascans, a maintained subsistence
lifestyle?
Yup'ik and Cu'pik
Why were books about the Gold Rush so popular during that time?
They gave Americans information about a rugged life.
Why was much of early Alaskan history tied to the ocean?
The ocean provided continuous food.
Why did the Treaty of Cession specify that the money was to be paid in gold?
because gold was a form of universal currency
Native Alaskan resistance is an ongoing issue. Which is the best description for Native
Alaskan resistance in general?
peaceful resistance within established standards
Which governmental entity has the most power to check the power of the executive
branch?
the legislature
Why would it be a problem to rely solely on tourism for revenue?
