Florida

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1. Who discovered Florida? Ponce De Leon Columbus De Soto Magellan

2. What was the explorer who discovered Florida looking for? Gold A place where he could get away from other Europeans Silver The Fountain of Youth

3. What is the oldest city in the US? St Petersburg St Augustine Miami Tampa

4. The only two reptiles that both live together in the wild in Florida are the alligator and the crocodile. True False

5. What mammal is found here on the Florida coast that was once believed to be mermaids by sailors? Dolphins Manatee Alligators Walrus

6. Who was the Indian Chief that refused to sign a peace treaty with the US? Geronimo Osceola Sitting Bull Cochise

7. What famed frontiersman came to Florida and fought the Indians? Daniel Boone Davy Crocket Jeb Stuart Jim Bridger

8. What battle during the Seminole Indian war was considered a complete massacre for the US? Bull Run Dade Battle Gettysburg Pearl Harbor

9. What city is the state capital? Tallahassee Jacksonville Orlando Miami

10. What in the state is considered the most important ecological resource? Everglades Manatees Inter Coastal Waterways Citrus Produce