How Much Do You Know About Alaska Day? Quiz

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    From which country did the United States purchase Alaska?

    • Canada
    • Russia
    • France
    • Mexico
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Are you ready to test your knowledge of Alaska’s rich history? Our Alaska Day quiz takes you on a journey through the state's past, celebrating the momentous occasion of its transfer from Russia to the United States. From key historical figures to fascinating facts about this northernmost state, this quiz will challenge even the most avid history buffs!

Think you know everything about this important holiday? Take on our Alaska Day trivia challenge and see if you can answer questions about the significance of this day. No matter if you're a proud Alaskan or just love American history, this fun and engaging quiz will put your knowledge to the test.

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    Who was the general in charge of the transfer ceremony?

    • General George Washington

    • General Lovell Rousseau

    • General Ulysses S. Grant

    • General Robert E. Lee

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    Who transferred the territory of Alaska to the United States?

    • Emperor of Japan

    • President of the United States

    • Captain Pestchouroff

    • Prime Minister of Canada

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    What year did the formal transfer of Alaska take place?

    • 1847

    • 1867

    • 1897

    • 1907

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  • 5. 

    Which two flags were involved in the ceremony?

    • American and British

    • American and French

    • American and Russian

    • American and Canadian

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  • 6. 

    When is Alaska Day observed?

    • March 30

    • July 4

    • October 18

    • December 25

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  • 7. 

    How much did the United States pay for Alaska?

    • $7.2 million

    • $15 million

    • $7.2 billion

    • $72 million

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    Where did the formal flag-raising ceremony take place?

    • Anchorage

    • Sitka

    • Juneau

    • Fairbanks

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    Which army troops participated in the flag-raising ceremony?

    • Navy

    • Marine

    • United States Army

    • Air Force

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    Which ship fired the salute during the flag-raising ceremony?

    • USS Constitution

    • USS Ossipee

    • USS Alaska

    • USS Independence

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