Women On The Goldfields

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    What were the jobs of the women left at home?

    • Housework and look after children
    • Entertaining the diggers
    • Dig holes
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  • 2. 
    What sort of living conditions did the women live in? - ProProfs

    What sort of living conditions did the women live in?

    • Spacious

    • Cramped

    • Luxury

    • Slum-Like

    Correct Answer
    A. Cramped
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Cramped." This suggests that the women lived in small and confined spaces, lacking sufficient room for comfort or movement. It implies that their living conditions were overcrowded and limited in space, potentially causing discomfort and inconvenience.

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    Where Did the performers come from?

    • The Moon

    • All over the world

    • Europe

    • Asia

    • Australia

    Correct Answer
    A. All over the world
    Explanation
    They did pretty much come from all over the world

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    Who was Martha Clendinning?

    • A woman who succesfully ran a buisness with her sister

    • A woman who helped the men dig the holes

    • A performer

    • A random lady

    Correct Answer
    A. A woman who succesfully ran a buisness with her sister
    Explanation
    Martha Clendinning was a woman who successfully ran a business with her sister. This implies that she was a capable entrepreneur who achieved success in managing a business alongside her sister.

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    What dance was Lola Montez famous for? - ProProfs

    What dance was Lola Montez famous for?

    • The Spider Dance

    • The Digger Dance

    • The Crab Dance

    • The Gold Dance

    • The Macerena

    Correct Answer
    A. The Spider Dance
    Explanation
    Lola Montez was famous for performing the Spider Dance. This dance involved her imitating a spider's movements, crawling on the floor, and displaying her flexibility and agility. The Spider Dance became one of her signature acts and contributed to her fame as a dancer and performer.

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    Approximately how many woman were on the goldfields in 1854

    • 10

    • 4023

    • 1100

    • 2010

    • 1854

    Correct Answer
    A. 4023
    Explanation
    In 1854, there were approximately 4023 women on the goldfields. This suggests that a significant number of women were present in that particular location during that time. It is possible that they were there to support their family members who were working in the goldfields or to engage in economic activities themselves. The high number of women indicates that they played an active role in the goldfields community and were an integral part of the society during that period.

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