You might think you know your Florida history, but how much do you actually know about this state? Take this Florida trivia quiz and find out just how well you really know your Florida history!
Question 1/12
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Which explorer is credited with finding Florida?
Christopher Columbus
Ponce De Leon
Mario Vespucchi
Question 2/12
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Florida was the ____ state to enter the union.
15th
27th
24th
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In what year did Florida become a state?
1844
1846
1845
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What city was Florida's capital when Florida became a state?
Orlando
Tallahassee
Pensacola
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The tribal people in Florida became known as the Seminoles. A name meaning...
Runaway or wild people
Bird people
Water tribe
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Which country first settled Florida?
France
England
Spain
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How was Florida different before the ice age?
Larger, cooler, and drier
Hotter and more humid
Small and hot
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Before agriculture was introduced, how did most Indians find food?
Hunting and gathering
Domesticated animals
Small plants and berries
Question 9/12
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The _______________ tried to take Florida from Spain, but because of a bad storm they lost many of their ships.
French
British
Indians
Question 10/12
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Florida's official flag was adopted in what year?
1900
1945
1985
Question 11/12
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True or False: Florida is the only state that has 2 rivers with the same name
True
False
Question 12/12
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Which of the following is the oldest permanent European settlement in the continental United States?
TAmpa
St. Augustine
Tallahassee
Unfortunately, this quiz proved to be a bit of a flop! Though you might know a bit about the state of Florida, much of this region's history leaves you scratching your head. Fret not, it's not easy knowing the history of a state you don't live in. What matters is that you gave this quiz your all and possibly learned something new!
C+, Florida Flop
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Right!
This quiz revealed that you are a Florida fantastic! It's obvious that you know your Florida history like few Americans can. From the Native Americans to the colonists of the late 20th century, you know this state's history well!
B+, Florida Fantastic
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Right!
Based on the results of this quiz, you are truly Florida phenomenal! Are you a Florida citizen? If not, you should be! You know this state like few non-residents can. From its early founding all the way up to the modern day, you know Florida with expertise!
A+, Florida Phenomenal
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Right!
1
Which explorer is credited with finding Florida?
Christopher Columbus
Ponce De Leon
Mario Vespucchi
2
Florida was the ____ state to enter the union.
15th
27th
24th
3
In what year did Florida become a state?
1844
1846
1845
4
What city was Florida's capital when Florida became a state?
Orlando
Tallahassee
Pensacola
5
The tribal people in Florida became known as the Seminoles. A name meaning...
Runaway or wild people
Bird people
Water tribe
6
Which country first settled Florida?
France
England
Spain
7
How was Florida different before the ice age?
Larger, cooler, and drier
Hotter and more humid
Small and hot
8
Before agriculture was introduced, how did most Indians find food?
Hunting and gathering
Domesticated animals
Small plants and berries
9
The _______________ tried to take Florida from Spain, but because of a bad storm they lost many of their ships.
French
British
Indians
10
Florida's official flag was adopted in what year?
1900
1945
1985
11
True or False: Florida is the only state that has 2 rivers with the same name
True
False
12
Which of the following is the oldest permanent European settlement in the continental United States?
TAmpa
St. Augustine
Tallahassee
