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"A" is for America-California Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on the History Channel's original series, "The States". California is featured in this quiz. Every question asked in this quiz was mentioned in this series. This is the first of fifty in "The States". Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by TriviaGuy21. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
TriviaGuy21

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
274,342

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
317

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In what year did the legendary "Summer of Love" take place? Hint

1967

1964

1963

1969

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1940, the first of a chain of a certain fast food restaurants opened in California. Which one was it? Hint

Checkers

Wendy's

Burger King

McDonald's

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Hot Rod was born in Southern California during what decade? Hint

1930's

1950's

1940's

1960's

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Question 4 of 10

4. According to "The States", the number one cash crop in the state of California is grapes.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. The highest point in the continental U.S. is Mt. Whitney. How high is it? Hint

15,269 feet

14,494 feet

17,674 feet

16,233 feet

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Question 6 of 10

6. The first motel was thought of in 1945 in California.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Amid controversy in the 1940's, California diverted millions of gallons of water from which of the following rivers? Hint

The Mississippi River

It never happened

The Missouri River

The Colorado River

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Question 8 of 10

8. Mentioned in this segment on California, what is its number one industry? Hint

stagecoaches

lumber

agriculture

plastic

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Question 9 of 10

9. According to "The States", if California were a country, it would have the second largest economy in the world.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. The first blue jeans were created by Levi Strauss in what year? Hint

1871

1873

1872

1874

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year did the legendary "Summer of Love" take place?

Answer: 1967

A resident from California would be called a Californian.

2. In 1940, the first of a chain of a certain fast food restaurants opened in California. Which one was it?

Answer: McDonald's

Among the famous residents from California are Julia Child, Marilyn Monroe, Robert Redford and Jo DiMaggio.

3. The Hot Rod was born in Southern California during what decade?

Answer: 1930's

In 1951, "I Love You California" became the state song and the state fish became the California Golden Trout in 1947.

4. According to "The States", the number one cash crop in the state of California is grapes.

Answer: True

Arnold (The Terminator) Schwarzenegger was the Governor of California.

5. The highest point in the continental U.S. is Mt. Whitney. How high is it?

Answer: 14,494 feet

The California Grizzly Bear (1953) and The California Valley Quail (1931) became the state animal and state bird respectively.

6. The first motel was thought of in 1945 in California.

Answer: False

The year was 1925. California was ranked #30 on the list of "Most Livable States".

7. Amid controversy in the 1940's, California diverted millions of gallons of water from which of the following rivers?

Answer: The Colorado River

Perhaps some of the most famous and most visited tourist attractions include: Hollywood, Disneyland and The Golden Gate Bridge.

8. Mentioned in this segment on California, what is its number one industry?

Answer: agriculture

There were 18 National Forests in California in 2007.

9. According to "The States", if California were a country, it would have the second largest economy in the world.

Answer: False

According to "The States", it would have the eighth largest economy.

10. The first blue jeans were created by Levi Strauss in what year?

Answer: 1873

The Golden Poppy became the state flower in 1903, 48 years before blue and gold became the state colors.

Source: Author TriviaGuy21

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