Citizenship test: questions about the Yukon

The test also asks about your province or territory. Here are 5 questions about the Yukon, with the solution. CiviPrep has 8 for this region.

1. 1In which part of Yukon did the gold rush of the 1890s take place?

   1. The Klondike
   2. The Cariboo
   3. The Beauce
   4. The Canadian Shield
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   Correct answer: The Klondike

   The Klondike Gold Rush brought thousands of prospectors and populated Yukon.

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2. 2Which town was the centre of the Klondike Gold Rush?

   1. Iqaluit
   2. Yellowknife
   3. Whitehorse
   4. Dawson
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   Correct answer: Dawson

   Dawson, where the Klondike meets the Yukon River, was the territorial capital until 1953.

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3. 3In what year did Yukon become a separate territory?

   1. 1905
   2. 1999
   3. 1898
   4. 1870
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   Correct answer: 1898

   The gold rush led to the creation of the Yukon Territory in 1898.

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4. 4Which flower is Yukon’s floral emblem?

   1. The white trillium
   2. Fireweed
   3. The red lily
   4. The wild rose
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   Correct answer: Fireweed

   Fireweed, very common in the North, is Yukon’s emblem.

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5. 5Which economic activity has mattered most in Yukon’s history?

   1. Mining
   2. Wheat farming
   3. Cod fishing
   4. The auto industry
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   Correct answer: Mining

   Mining has shaped the territory’s history and economy.

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