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Average Geography Trivia: All About Houston | 10 Questions

This quiz contains many interesting facts about the attractions, history, and places of Houston.

A multiple-choice quiz by BZ-B. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
BZ-B

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
266,107

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. On July 1st, 2006, What place is Houston ranked in terms of population in the U.S.? Hint

8th

10th

5th

4th

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Question 2 of 10

2. There is a statue of what famous Texas Revolution hero right outside of the Museum of Natural Science? Hint

Davy Crockett

Sam Houston

Jim Bowie

Stephen F. Austin

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the main attraction inside the extravagant Galleria shopping mall built in 1970? Hint

man-made pool

rock wall climb

obstacle course

skating rink

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Question 4 of 10

4. Making its first run in January 1, 2004, What is the name of this newly installed transportation system that goes throughout the city? Hint

MetroRail

Speedy Sub

the Trolley

Monorail

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Question 5 of 10

5. Once a vacation destination for many, this amusement park was torn down in 2005. Hint

Schlitterbahn

Fiesta Texas

Astroworld

Splash Town

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Question 6 of 10

6. This man replaced Lee Brown when he became the 60th mayor of Houston in January of 2004. Hint

Bill White

Rick Perry

George W. Bush

Abelardo Saavedra

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Question 7 of 10

7. This energy company was based in Houston and publicly announced bankruptcy when it was charged with fraud in 2001. Hint

K-Mart

Verizon Energy

Enron

Reliant Energy

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Question 8 of 10

8. This stadium was the first of its kind when it opened in 1965 and was nicknamed the "8th Wonder of the World" Hint

Astrodome

Enron Stadium

Minute Maid Park

Superdome

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of the world's largest concentration of healthcare and research institutions that is housed in Houston? Hint

Texas Medical Center

Mayo Clinics

Houston Health Buildings

John Hopkins Medical Institutions

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following is NOT one of the nicknames of Houston? Hint

Screwston

Space City

Clutch City

Oil City

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On July 1st, 2006, What place is Houston ranked in terms of population in the U.S.?

Answer: 4th

In July 1st, 2006; New York is in first place with 8,214,426 people, Los Angeles is 2nd with 3,849,378 people, Chicago is 3rd with 2,833,321 people, and Houston is 4th with 2,144,491 people.

2. There is a statue of what famous Texas Revolution hero right outside of the Museum of Natural Science?

Answer: Sam Houston

Sam Houston, born in Virginia, was at one time the President of the Republic of Texas and was also the seventh governor of Texas from 1859 to 1861.

3. What is the main attraction inside the extravagant Galleria shopping mall built in 1970?

Answer: skating rink

Anyone can escape the heat and skate here for under $10 in the indoor skating rink.

4. Making its first run in January 1, 2004, What is the name of this newly installed transportation system that goes throughout the city?

Answer: MetroRail

Although very efficient, there have been numerous accidents involving other vehicles and pedestrians.

5. Once a vacation destination for many, this amusement park was torn down in 2005.

Answer: Astroworld

After the demolition, parts of the rides were auctioned off to die hard lovers of the amusement park.

6. This man replaced Lee Brown when he became the 60th mayor of Houston in January of 2004.

Answer: Bill White

William "Bill" Howard White was born on June 16, 1954 in San Antonio and graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University.

7. This energy company was based in Houston and publicly announced bankruptcy when it was charged with fraud in 2001.

Answer: Enron

The trials for the leaders of the company lasted many years before they were found guilty of fraud.

8. This stadium was the first of its kind when it opened in 1965 and was nicknamed the "8th Wonder of the World"

Answer: Astrodome

The Astrodome was the first domed-stadium ever built. In 2002, Reliant Energy took over the Astrodome and has greatly improved the stadium since.

9. What is the name of the world's largest concentration of healthcare and research institutions that is housed in Houston?

Answer: Texas Medical Center

The M.D. Anderson Cancer Center located in the Texas Medical Center is one of the leading facilities in treating cancer all around the world.

10. Which of the following is NOT one of the nicknames of Houston?

Answer: Oil City

The nickname Screwston derives from the famous DJ Screw who was born in Houston and introduced the "chopped & screwed" form of mixing songs. The nickname Clutch City is named after the Houston Rockets who won the 1994 & 1995 NBA Championships. Houston got the nickname Space City because it is the home of the Lyndon B. Johnson NASA Space Center. Oil City is the name of a small town in Pennsylvania.

Source: Author BZ-B

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