California History Trivia and Quizzes

17 California History quizzes and 195 California History trivia questions.

A Bit of California History popular trivia quiz

- 10 questions - 4 mins

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, 10 Qns, robbieh, May 15 07

Average
robbieh
2740 plays

I Left My Heart In San Francisco great trivia quiz

- 10 questions - 4 mins

San Francisco's history is full of the questionable, colorful and downright strange.

Average, 10 Qns, kapulani3, Sep 10 13

Average
kapulani3
663 plays

San Francisco History top quiz

- 20 questions - 8 mins

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, 20 Qns, peche, May 17 10

Tough
peche
1898 plays

History of Los Angeles - 10 questions - 5 mins

Los Angeles may be one of the world's youngest big cities, but it has a vivid history that is difficult to squeeze into ten questions. How much do you know about California's largest city?

Tough, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Jul 16 20

Tough
Joepetz

Jul 16 20
249 plays

California - History popular trivia quiz

- 10 questions - 4 mins

A basic quiz on the history of the 31st State - written by a Limey!

Tough, 10 Qns, Baloo55th, Apr 13 04

Tough
Baloo55th

2251 plays

A History of Los Angeles, City of Angels - 15 questions - 5 mins

Historical tidbits and facts about the U.S.A.'s second most populous city.

Tough, 15 Qns, 81gaucho, Feb 25 10

Tough
81gaucho
1096 plays

San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 popular trivia quiz

- 10 questions - 4 mins

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.

Tough, 10 Qns, titanic97, Sep 10 13

Tough
titanic97
595 plays

1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire popular trivia quiz

- 10 questions - 5 mins

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, 10 Qns, peche, Jul 28 09

Difficult
peche
1004 plays

Fort Ross, California great trivia quiz

- 10 questions - 4 mins

Fort Ross was a Russian outpost in Northern California, on the Sonoma coast established in the 1800s to supply the agricultural needs of the Russian colonies in Alaska.

Tough, 10 Qns, Kvrad, Dec 20 15

Tough
Kvrad
150 plays

10.

1906 San Francisco Earthquake popular trivia quiz

- 10 questions - 4 mins

At the time, the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake was the most devestating disaster the US had experienced.

Average, 10 Qns, katlee, Sep 14 11

Average
katlee
611 plays

Quick Question

What time did the San Francisco Earthquake happen?

From Quiz "San Francisco Earthquake of 1906"

11.

The Spanish Missions of California popular trivia quiz

- 10 questions - 5 mins

Do you know the history of the California missions?

Tough, 10 Qns, Taxicab3, Mar 27 08

Tough
Taxicab3
599 plays

12.

Historic Catalina Island - 10 questions - 6 mins

Just off the California Coast, 26 miles from Los Angeles, lies historic Catalina Island. Many people have never heard of it, including some people from Los Angeles, but it is a bit famous.

Tough, 10 Qns, eatgelato, Aug 26 09

Tough
eatgelato
327 plays

13.

California Governors - 10 questions - 6 mins

The Gipper, Governor Moonbeam, the Terminator: No state outflanks California for interesting governors.

Difficult, 10 Qns, sku, Jan 04 12

Difficult
sku
910 plays

14.

Mining and Ghost Towns of California - 10 questions - 5 mins

This quiz is about old mining towns of California (some abandoned, but others still inhabited, if just barely). It includes well-known towns as well as some more obscure ones. How well do you know California's mining history? Find out!

Tough, 10 Qns, caribdevist, Apr 01 12

Tough
caribdevist
291 plays

15.

Welcome to LaLaLand! - 10 questions - 7 mins

Los Angeles -ahhh - palm trees, movie stars, oranges, O.J. Between 1870 and 1930, there was a major 'advertising' campaign to attract new residents. It was very successful, in fact too successful.

Difficult, 10 Qns, LaLaLoopy, Jul 21 14

Difficult
LaLaLoopy
258 plays

16.

Early California: The Natives and the Spaniards - 15 questions - 7 mins

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.

Difficult, 15 Qns, darthdragon, Dec 07 07

Difficult
darthdragon
546 plays

17.

Bear Flag Revolt and Early Statehood - 15 questions - 6 mins

The Bear Flag revolt was the event which tore California from Mexican hands and initiated its transition into the U.S.A.

Difficult, 15 Qns, darthdragon, Oct 24 09

Difficult
darthdragon
601 plays