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Quiz about Name that Santa
Quiz about Name that Santa

Name that Santa! Trivia Quiz

There are many place names beginning with "Santa" in the United States. Identify the proper "Santa" from clues. Best of luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Triviaballer. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Triviaballer
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
304,353
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1847
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Question 1 of 10
1. This city is the only "Santa" that is a state capital. Which "Santa" city has a name that literally means "holy faith" in Spanish? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. Which "Santa" city is located in Silicon Valley and contains the headquarters of Sun Microsystems and Intel? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. Which Florida county has its county seat at Milton and contains part of Choctawhatchee National Forest? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. Four U.S. states are home to a Santa Cruz. Which U.S. state contains a Santa Cruz County that has Nogales as its county seat and Tumacácori National Historical Park as its most popular locale? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. Which of the following is NOT true regarding Santa Claus, Indiana? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. Which "Santa" is the most populated city in Orange County and is the namesake of a series of strong winds that sweep across southern California in late fall? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. Which California "Santa" is primarily surrounded by the city of Los Angeles and is named after a Christian saint who was the mother of Augustine of Hippo? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. What mountain range in southern California occupies parts of Ventura County and Los Angeles County and has Oat Mountain at 3,747 feet as its highest point? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. Which "Santa" is the location of a university commonly referred to as UCSB that has the Gaucho as its mascot? The city is also home to Los Padres National Forest and the Lobero Theatre. Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. Which "Santa", incorporated in 1987 from the communities of Canyon Country, Newhall, Saugus and Valencia, is the namesake of a well-known valley in southern California? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This city is the only "Santa" that is a state capital. Which "Santa" city has a name that literally means "holy faith" in Spanish?

Answer: Santa Fe

 Santa Fe became the capital of the newly created state of New Mexico on January 6, 1912. Santa Fe is the highest state capital in the United States at 7,199 feet above sea level.
2. Which "Santa" city is located in Silicon Valley and contains the headquarters of Sun Microsystems and Intel?

Answer: Santa Clara

 The city of Santa Clara was named after the Mission Santa Clara de Asís. The Great America Theme Park and the San Francisco 49ers' practice facilities are also located in Santa Clara.
3. Which Florida county has its county seat at Milton and contains part of Choctawhatchee National Forest?

Answer: Santa Rosa County

 Santa Rosa County is bordered by Alabama to the north, Okaloosa County to the east, Escambia County to the west and the Gulf of Mexico to the south. The county is named after Santa Rosa Island which was the site of a Civil War battle on October 9, 1861.
4. Four U.S. states are home to a Santa Cruz. Which U.S. state contains a Santa Cruz County that has Nogales as its county seat and Tumacácori National Historical Park as its most popular locale?

Answer: Arizona

 The name "Santa Cruz" means "holy cross" in Spanish. The largest Santa Cruz in the United States is located along the northern coast of Monterey Bay in California.
5. Which of the following is NOT true regarding Santa Claus, Indiana?

Answer: A 40 foot Christmas tree is displayed year-round in front of the town hall.

 A large statue of Santa Claus with the inscription "Dedicated to the children of the world in memory of an undying love" is located in front of the town hall. The town's post office was featured in Robert Ripley's "Believe It or Not" cartoon because of its large volume of mail.
6. Which "Santa" is the most populated city in Orange County and is the namesake of a series of strong winds that sweep across southern California in late fall?

Answer: Santa Ana

 Santa Ana is home to John Wayne Airport, California Coast University and the Bowers Museum. The city is the birthplace of actress Michelle Pfeiffer and NFL quarterback Matt Leinart.
7. Which California "Santa" is primarily surrounded by the city of Los Angeles and is named after a Christian saint who was the mother of Augustine of Hippo?

Answer: Santa Monica

 The area of present-day Santa Monica, California, was first explored by Spaniards on May 4th, the feast day of Saint Monica of Hippo. The city of Santa Monica is well-known for its pier and for its numerous skateboarding venues.
8. What mountain range in southern California occupies parts of Ventura County and Los Angeles County and has Oat Mountain at 3,747 feet as its highest point?

Answer: Santa Susana Mountains

 The San Gabriel Mountains are located to the east of the Santa Susana Mountains from which they are separated by the Newhall Pass. Santa Susana also contains Rocky Peak which is located directly on the county line separating Los Angeles and Ventura.
9. Which "Santa" is the location of a university commonly referred to as UCSB that has the Gaucho as its mascot? The city is also home to Los Padres National Forest and the Lobero Theatre.

Answer: Santa Barbara

 Santa Barbara is named after Saint Barbara who is believed to have been beheaded by her father Dioscorus because she openly proclaimed her Christian faith. The University of California, Santa Barbara, was originally founded as a teachers' college in 1905.
10. Which "Santa", incorporated in 1987 from the communities of Canyon Country, Newhall, Saugus and Valencia, is the namesake of a well-known valley in southern California?

Answer: Santa Clarita

 Six Flags Magic Mountain and the California Institute of the Arts are located in Santa Clarita. TV shows ranging from "24" to "Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers" have been filmed in Santa Clarita over the years.
Source: Author Triviaballer

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