Which indigenous group is native to Alaska?
(a) Maori
(b) Inuit
(c) Apache
(d) Navajo
What is the capital city of the state?
(a) Anchorage
(b) Fairbanks
(c) Juneau
(d) Sitka
Which AK borough is highlighted in below map?
(a) Dillingham
(b) Kusilvak Mountains
(c) Chugach
(d) Bethel
What was the magnitude of The great 1964 Earthquake?
(a) Magnitude 7.4
(b) Magnitude 8.6
(c) Magnitude 9.2
(d) Magnitude 6.9
Which natural wonder is located in Alaska?
(a) Mount Rushmore
(b) Mount Everest
(c) Denali (Mount McKinley)
(d) Mount St. Helens
Name the AK borough colored in black on this map?
(a) Eagle River
(b) Palmer
(c) Southeast Fairbanks
(d) Wasilla
When did Alaska become one of the states in the United States?
(a) 1940
(b) 1880
(c) 1918
(d) 1959
Before becoming a U.S. territory, what term was commonly used to describe Alaska?
(a) The Snow Territory
(b) Russian America
(c) Arctic Frontier
(d) Yukon Peninsula
Which scenic route is popular for cruises in the state?
(a) Panama Canal
(b) Transatlantic route
(c) Inside Passage
(d) Mediterranean Sea
In what year did the United States purchase it from Russia?
(a) 1776
(b) 1867
(c) 1898
(d) 1903
Which Alaskan river is a popular destination for salmon fishing?
(a) Yukon River
(b) Kenai River
(c) Susitna River
(d) Eagle River
The Gulf of Alaska is an arm of which larger body of water?
(a) Pacific Ocean
(b) Atlantic Ocean
(c) Indian Ocean
(d) Arctic Ocean
Which natural phenomenon is highlight of Alaskan Cruise?
(a) Aurora Borealis
(b) Solar eclipse
(c) Meteor shower
(d) Tidal wave
The Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) transports oil from Prudhoe Bay to the ice-free port of __________.
(a) Anchorage
(b) Valdez
(c) Juneau
(d) Fairbanks
In which town can visitors take scenic wildlife cruises to see humpback whales, sea lions, and puffins?
(a) Fairbanks
(b) Anchorage
(c) Juneau
(d) Skagway
Which city is the most populous?
(a) Anchorage
(b) Fairbanks
(c) Juneau
(d) Sitka
What was the purchase price the United States paid for the Alaskan Land in 1867?
(a) $10.5 million
(b) $50.7 million
(c) $20.4 million
(d) $7.2 million
What is the approximate total land area of the state?
(a) 500,000 square miles
(b) 1 million square miles
(c) 2 million square miles
(d) 3 million square miles
Which of the following bodies of water is situated to the west to the state?
(a) Gulf of Mexico
(b) Bering Sea
(c) Hudson Bay
(d) Pacific Ocean
What mountain range is predominantly featured in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park?
(a) Rocky Mountains
(b) Sierra Nevada
(c) Alaska Range
(d) Wrangell Mountains
Prior to Juneau, which city served as the capital of Alaska from 1900 to 1906?
(a) Anchorage
(b) Fairbanks
(c) Ketchikan
(d) Skagway
Alaska is represented by how many U.S. Senators?
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4
Girdwood, Alaska, is known for being a popular destination for what outdoor activity?
(a) Dog sledding
(b) Surfing
(c) Skiing
(d) Hot air ballooning
What is the primary natural attraction near Girdwood?
(a) Girdwood Glacier
(b) Portage Glacier
(c) Exit Glacier
(d) Spencer Glacier
Compared to the other U.S. states, how does Alaska rank in terms of size?
(a) 1st
(b) 5th
(c) 9th
(d) 10th
Which city in Alaska is located on the southern coast, near the Alaska Peninsula?
(a) Fairbanks
(b) Anchorage
(c) Juneau
(d) Kodiak
Which Alaskan city is known for its historic role in the Klondike Gold Rush?
(a) Skagway
(b) Nome
(c) Ketchikan
(d) Haines
Which U.S. Secretary of State negotiated the Alaska Purchase with the Russian Empire?
(a) Thomas Jefferson
(b) William H. Seward
(c) John Quincy Adams
(d) James G. Blaine
Which of the following is a prominent feature near Kenai, Alaska, known for its stunning fjords and rich marine life?
(a) Denali (Mount McKinley)
(b) Turnagain Arm
(c) Kenai River
(d) Kenai Fjords National Park
What mysterious event shares similarities with the Bermuda Triangle and involves unexplained disappearances?
(a) The Vanishing Peaks
(b) The Midnight Sun Phenomenon
(c) The Alaska Triangle Mystery
(d) The Northern Lights Anomaly
Approximately how many times could the state of Texas fit into the land area of Alaska?
(a) Twice
(b) Four times
(c) Six times
(d) Ten times
During which season can people experience the famous “Midnight Sun”?
(a) Winter
(b) Spring
(c) Summer
(d) Autumn
Approximately how many miles of coastline does Alaska have?
(a) 1,000 miles
(b) 3,000 miles
(c) 6,000 miles
(d) 10,000 miles
Which area is known for its high number of mysterious incidents and has become a focal point of paranormal investigations?
(a) Denali National Park
(b) Anchorage
(c) The Kenai Peninsula
(d) The Wrangell Mountains
What is the name of the large oil field on the North Slope of Alaska, one of the largest in North America?
(a) Eagle Ford
(b) Bakken
(c) Prudhoe Bay
(d) Permian Basin
How did Juneau become the capital of Alaska?
(a) It was chosen through a nationwide vote.
(b) It was the first settlement established in the region.
(c) It was selected by Russian explorers.
(d) It became the capital during the gold rush era.
What natural obstacle did prospectors face on their journey to the Klondike Goldfields, leading to Skagway becoming a gateway for their travels?
(a) Dense forests
(b) Frozen rivers
(c) Treacherous mountains
(d) Vast deserts
What cultural practice, involving the ceremonial sharing of wealth, stories, and dances, is important among many Alaskan Native groups?
(a) Potlatch
(b) Powwow
(c) Sundance
(d) Kachina ceremony