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USA Alphabetically - Part V Trivia Quiz

All the places in this latest quiz in the series begin with the letter V.

A multiple-choice quiz by Dizart. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Dizart

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
310,153

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2506

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Question 1 of 10

1. Nicknamed the "Gateway to the Sequoias", which California city is situated in the San Joaquin Valley? Hint

Vallejo

Vista

Visalia

Ventura

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which one of these Florida cities is located on the Treasure Coast and is the county seat of Indian River County? Hint

Vilano Beach

Venice

Vero Beach

Vamo

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which city, nicknamed the "Azalea City", was partly built with buildings moved by their owners from a nearby abandoned town called Troupville? Hint

Valdosta

Vandalia

Vinton

Vacaville

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which city is home to the University of South Dakota? Hint

Volga

Valley Springs

Viborg

Vermillion

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1859, which one of these cities was founded as a result of the Comstock Lode silver strike? Hint

Verdi

Vacaville

Vinton

Virginia City

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which city, site of a famous siege in 1863, is named after a Methodist minister? Hint

Vanceboro

Voorheesville

Veedersburg

Vicksburg

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Question 7 of 10

7. The headquarters of the Channel Islands National Park are located in which city? Hint

Vallejo

Vincent

Vernon

Ventura

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Question 8 of 10

8. The "Shark's Tooth Capital of The World" is a rather unusual moniker sometimes applied to which Florida city? Hint

Vero Beach

Valparaiso

Vilano Beach

Venice

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Question 9 of 10

9. Incorporated in 1906, which east coast city has one of the longest pleasure beaches in the world? Hint

Vineyard Haven

Virginia Beach

Ventnor City

Villas

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Question 10 of 10

10. Founded in 1825, which northwest city lies on the opposite bank of the Columbia River from Portland? Hint

Veradale

Vernonia

Veneta

Vancouver

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Nicknamed the "Gateway to the Sequoias", which California city is situated in the San Joaquin Valley?

Answer: Visalia

Visalia has been the county seat of Tulare County since 1853. The city is renowned for its oak trees. The Sequoia National Park lies a few miles to the east of the city.

2. Which one of these Florida cities is located on the Treasure Coast and is the county seat of Indian River County?

Answer: Vero Beach

Vero Beach was incorporated in 1925, and has an economy heavily dependent on tourism. The Indian River Lagoon divides the city into the mainland and Orchid Island.

3. Which city, nicknamed the "Azalea City", was partly built with buildings moved by their owners from a nearby abandoned town called Troupville?

Answer: Valdosta

Valdosta, Georgia was incorporated in 1860. Troupville had been a riverboat port, but the building of a railroad four miles away led to this town's demise, and the creation of Valdosta. The city holds an Azalea Festival each spring.

4. Which city is home to the University of South Dakota?

Answer: Vermillion

Vermillion was founded in 1859, and takes its name from the Lakota for "red stream". The University of South Dakota was founded there in 1862, and is one of the largest employers in the city.

5. In 1859, which one of these cities was founded as a result of the Comstock Lode silver strike?

Answer: Virginia City

Virginia City, Nevada was founded as a direct result of the local silver boom, and declined sharply in the late 19th century when the boom was over. In the early 21st century, it was an important tourist destination. In 1940, Errol Flynn starred in a movie called "Virginia City", although none of the filming actually took place there.

6. Which city, site of a famous siege in 1863, is named after a Methodist minister?

Answer: Vicksburg

Vicksburg, Mississippi was incorporated in 1826, and named after Newitt Vick. From May 18th to July 4th, 1863, the Confederate army was besieged there by Union troops. The eventual surrender of the Confederates was regarded by many historians as the main turning point in the US Civil War.

7. The headquarters of the Channel Islands National Park are located in which city?

Answer: Ventura

Ventura, California grew out of the Mission San Buenaventura, founded in 1782. Located on the Pacific Coast, a few miles northwest of Los Angeles, the city is a departure point for visitors to the nearby Channel Islands, which were established as a National Park in 1980.

8. The "Shark's Tooth Capital of The World" is a rather unusual moniker sometimes applied to which Florida city?

Answer: Venice

Situated on the Gulf of Mexico, a few miles south of Sarasota, Venice was founded in the 1920s, and designed by John Nolen. The shark teeth referred to in the nickname are actually those of prehistoric sharks, found on the town's beaches.

9. Incorporated in 1906, which east coast city has one of the longest pleasure beaches in the world?

Answer: Virginia Beach

One of the 'Seven Cities of Hampton Roads', Virginia Beach has an economy that is largely tourism-based. Attractions within the city include the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center and Mount Trashmore Park, which was created from landfill refuse.

10. Founded in 1825, which northwest city lies on the opposite bank of the Columbia River from Portland?

Answer: Vancouver

Just like its more famous namesake in Canada, Vancouver, Washington was named after Captain George Vancouver. In the early 21st century, a large percentage of Vancouver residents worked in Portland, Oregon on the other side of the Columbia River.

Source: Author Dizart

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