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About Gold Rush Lingo
Gold Rush Lingo is a free word games quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. Strike it rich with vocabulary from the California Gold Rush era (1848-1855) A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. During the Gold Rush, what was a 'forty-niner'?
Answer: A prospector who came to California in 1849
2. What did 'pay dirt' mean in Gold Rush slang?
Answer: Soil or gravel containing enough gold to be profitable
3. In Gold Rush vocabulary, what was a 'placer' mine?
Answer: A mine where gold was extracted from surface deposits by washing
4. What was a 'stake' in Gold Rush terminology?
Answer: A claim to a piece of land for mining
5. During the Gold Rush, what did 'panning' refer to?
Answer: Using a shallow pan to wash gold from gravel in a stream
Frequently asked questions
What's a good follow-up after Gold Rush Lingo?
If you enjoyed this word games quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
Can I print Gold Rush Lingo?
Yes — use the Print button at the top of the page for a clean question sheet, or "Print with Answers" to make an answer key. Printed sheets work well for group play at home, in a classroom, or at a senior center.
Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, Gold Rush Lingo fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in Gold Rush Lingo?
Gold Rush Lingo has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
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