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1 The Spanish Missions of California coolicon
Do you know the history of the California missions?
 Tough 10Q
243 plays
 Mar 27 08
Taxicab3
2 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
669 plays
 May 09 06
peche
3 San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 coolicon
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
345 plays
 Jun 28 08
titanic97
4 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
1179 plays
 Aug 11 00
peche
5 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
375 plays
 Apr 26 05
darthdragon
6 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
642 plays
 Jun 07 05
81gaucho
7 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
336 plays
 Apr 16 05
darthdragon
8 1906 San Francisco Earthquake icon
At the time, the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake was the most devestating disaster the US had experienced.
 Tough 10Q
327 plays
 Feb 18 07
katlee gold
9 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
1239 plays
 Oct 05 06
robbieh gold
10 California - History icon
A basic quiz on the history of the 31st State - written by a Limey!
 Tough 10Q
1479 plays
 Mar 29 03
Baloo55th gold
11 California Governors icon
The Gipper, Governor Moonbeam, the Terminator: No state outflanks California for interesting governors.
 Difficult 10Q
630 plays
 Nov 05 03
sku
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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?


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