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1 trivia quiz  The Spanish Missions of California coolicon
Do you know the history of the California missions?
Tough 10Q
201 plays
Mar 27 08
Taxicab3 gold
2 trivia quiz  1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire coolicon
With the 100th anniversary of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake now past, see what you know about one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history.
Difficult 10Q
609 plays
May 09 06
peche
3 trivia quiz  San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 icon
After reading a book called "The Chase" by Clive Cussler, I became intrigued with the devastating earthquake in 1906 which destroyed a good portion of San Francisco early one morning.
Difficult 10Q
291 plays
Jun 28 08
titanic97
4 trivia quiz  San Francisco History icon
Here are some familiar and not-so-familiar stories and facts about San Francisco. Might be more challenging if you're not a local. Have fun!
Tough 20Q
1134 plays
Aug 11 00
peche
5 trivia quiz  Bear Flag Revolt and Early Statehood icon
The Bear Flag revolt was the event which tore California from Mexican hands and initiated its transition into the U.S.A.
Very Difficult 15Q
363 plays
Apr 26 05
darthdragon
6 trivia quiz  Early California: The Natives and the Spaniards icon
The early history of California is defined by the interactions between the natives and the European invaders who brought change to the economic, social and religious environment of the area.
Very Difficult 15Q
309 plays
Apr 16 05
darthdragon
7 trivia quiz  1906 San Francisco Earthquake icon
At the time, the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake was the most devestating disaster the US had experienced.
Tough 10Q
303 plays
Feb 18 07
katlee gold
8 trivia quiz  A Bit of California History icon
This quiz is about a little of the history of my home state. I enjoyed writing it, and learned a few new things about this wonderful place.
Average 10Q
1104 plays
Oct 05 06
robbieh gold
9 trivia quiz  California Governors icon
The Gipper, Governor Moonbeam, the Terminator: No state outflanks California for interesting governors.
Difficult 10Q
585 plays
Nov 05 03
sku
10 trivia quiz  California - History icon
A basic quiz on the history of the 31st State - written by a Limey!
Tough 10Q
1395 plays
Mar 29 03
Baloo55th gold
11 trivia quiz  A History of Los Angeles, City of Angels icon
Historical tidbits and facts about the U.S.A.'s second most populous city.
Tough 15Q
582 plays
Jun 07 05
81gaucho

Some sample questions from this category:

* The San Francisco metro area has a transportation system called 'BART.' What does BART stand for?
* On which of these dates did the great San Francisco earthquake and fire (which struck at 5.12am and registered approximately 7.8 on the Richter scale) occur?
* This bridge took 3 years, 4 months, and 3 days to build; it opened on November 12, 1936, one of its piers is taller than Egyptian pyramids and has more concrete than the Empire State Building! Which is it?
* What year did the New York Giants move west and become the San Francisco Giants?
* What was the first stadium the San Francisco Giants played in?
* For which of these is the weather in San Francisco best known, if not notorious?
* Which one of these is NOT a tourist destination in San Francisco?
* This chocolate manufacturer was established in San Francisco in 1852, and has stores in Las Vegas, Honolulu, Vancouver, and other locations. It is the oldest continuously operating chocolate manufacturer in the United States.
* San Francisco is famous for which of these kinds of bread?
* In 2000, the lawyer handling this baseball player's estate ruffled some local feathers by saying that San Francisco's decision to rename a city playground after the player was not a sufficiently "worthy" honor. Who was the player?
* The 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition was held at which of these locations in the San Francisco arean?
* This San Francisco amusement park opened in 1914 near Ocean Beach. It had rides, a fun house, and Laughin' Sal, a cackling mechanical figure that has scared a lot of kids. It sold "It's-It" ice cream sandwiches, and was torn down in 1972.
* What do the films "The Frisco Kid", "The Rock", "Time after Time" and "Vertigo" have in common?
* Which one of these singers is a native of San Francisco?
* What was the primary contribution of the missions to the economy of California?
* John Fremont, who became one of the major participants in the revolt, made his second sojourn in California in 1846. He was very quickly accused of what crime by Sebastin Peralta?
* Junipero Serra is considered the father of the Spanish mission system in California, but that was not his given name. What was the first name he had from birth until he was ordained?
* When did California cease to be ruled by Spain?
* What city is now where Sutter's Fort was?
* What was the original name of San Francisco?

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