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Marin County, California Trivia Quiz

Marin County, California, where I grew up, lies just north of San Francisco. It's a beautiful place with an fascinating history and equally interesting present.

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

Author
janshannon

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
89,417

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
966

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Question 1 of 10

1. This tribe, known for their beautiful baskets, were most likely the original settlers of Marin County. Hint

Ohlone

Cherokee

Lenni-Lenape

Miwok

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Question 2 of 10

2. This famous explorer landed in Marin when he brought his damaged ship into the area now called Point Reyes. Hint

Juniperro Serra

Francis Drake

James Cook

Vitus Bering

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Question 3 of 10

3. One of California's Spanish missions was located in Marin County. Which one? Hint

Mission Dolores

Mission San Rafael Arcangel

Mission San Miguel Arcangel

Mission San Antonio de Padua

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the bridges that span San Francisco Bay links the city with Marin County? Hint

Bay Bridge

Carquinez Bridge

Dumbaraton Bridge

Golden Gate Bridge

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Question 5 of 10

5. During World War II, the United States built war ships in Marin County. What was the shipyard called? Hint

San Francisco Naval Base

Richardson's Bay Shipyard

Bechtel-Kaiser

Marinship

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Question 6 of 10

6. A large mountain dominates the Marin skyline as seen from San Francisco. What is the mountain called? Hint

Mount Shasta

Mount Tamalpais

Mount Diablo

Loomis Peak

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Marin Civic Center was designed by which famous architect? Hint

Julia Morgan

Philip Johnson

Frank Lloyd Wright

I. M. Pei

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Question 8 of 10

8. This town that overlooks both the San Francisco Bay and Richardson's Bay has been called a Mediterranean-style seaside village. What is its name? Hint

Larkspur

Sausalito

Corte Madera

Fairfax

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Question 9 of 10

9. This innovative movie director has his home and studios in San Rafael, county seat of Marin County. Hint

George Lucas

Sean Penn

Steven Spielberg

Francis Ford Coppola

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the summer, this coastal town on the Pacific Ocean presents Shakespeare - and other performances - in its outdoor theater. Hint

Stinson Beach

Inverness

Bolinas

Muir Beach

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This tribe, known for their beautiful baskets, were most likely the original settlers of Marin County.

Answer: Miwok

The Miwoks lived in Marin County and the area to the north. The mild climate allowed them to feast on deer, fish, shellfish, berries, nuts and roots. The main staple of their diet, however, was a paste made from acor
ns.

2. This famous explorer landed in Marin when he brought his damaged ship into the area now called Point Reyes.

Answer: Francis Drake

In the fog, Sir Francis Drake missed the small inlet to the huge San Francisco Bay. He landed instead in Point Reyes to repair his ship, the Golden Hind, before attempting to sail across the Pacific. Many places in Marin County are named for Drake, including the high school I attended in San Anselmo.

3. One of California's Spanish missions was located in Marin County. Which one?

Answer: Mission San Rafael Arcangel

Mission San Rafael was one of the last missions to be built. The original buildings were destroyed, The mission was restored in time to celebrate California's centennial in 1950.

4. Which of the bridges that span San Francisco Bay links the city with Marin County?

Answer: Golden Gate Bridge

The Golden Gate Bridge, which stretches between San Francisco and Marin County, opened on May 28, 1937. It is not painted gold but "international orange."

5. During World War II, the United States built war ships in Marin County. What was the shipyard called?

Answer: Marinship

Between 1942 and 1945, Marinship turned out 15 Liberty ships and 78 T-2 tankers.

6. A large mountain dominates the Marin skyline as seen from San Francisco. What is the mountain called?

Answer: Mount Tamalpais

Because of its three peaks, Mount Tamalpais is sometimes referred to as the sleeping maiden.

7. The Marin Civic Center was designed by which famous architect?

Answer: Frank Lloyd Wright

Frank Lloyd Wright's last major design was for the Marin Civic Center, built in 1957. The building stretches across a ridge of rolling hills. Wright designed the structure to blend with its environment. Buff walls match California's brown summer hills. The blue roof reaches toward the sky.

8. This town that overlooks both the San Francisco Bay and Richardson's Bay has been called a Mediterranean-style seaside village. What is its name?

Answer: Sausalito

Sausalito is built on hills that rise abruptly from the bay. It's filled with trendy restaurants and boutiques. Many tourists take a ferry from San Francisco just to see Sausalito.

9. This innovative movie director has his home and studios in San Rafael, county seat of Marin County.

Answer: George Lucas

Some of Lucas' studios are in old buildings right in the town. But just try to find them! Sean Penn also has a home in Marin County.

10. In the summer, this coastal town on the Pacific Ocean presents Shakespeare - and other performances - in its outdoor theater.

Answer: Stinson Beach

Those attending a performance of "Shakespeare at Stinson" are warned that, although the outdoor theater has heat lamps, it is still a good idea to bring warm clothing and blankets. When the fog rolls in, the theater can be very cold, even in July.

Source: Author janshannon

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