Few states are as beloved and iconic as California, but how much do you really know about this great west coast state? It's time to put your knowledge of California to the ultimate trivia test!
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True or false: True or false: California is one of four states that have, at one point in their histories, declared themselves to be independent nations.
True
False
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What was the first capital of the state of California?
San Jose
San Francisco
Los Angeles
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When did Lassen Peak in California last erupt?
1917
1919
1989
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After Los Angeles, which is California’s second most populous city?
San Diego
San Francisco
Sacramento
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The California mission system was built between 1769 and 1823 for what purpose?
To provide religious education
To spread the Christian faith among the local native Americans
To inspire those coming during the gold rush
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Why is California’s nickname “The Golden State”?
The seemingly year round sunshine
The yellow poppies that bloom every spring
The discovery of gold in 1848
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Which arena was home to the Los Angeles Lakers during their world championships in the 1980s?
The Kodak Arena
The Staples Center
Great Western Forum
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Which US president was born and is now buried in Yorba Linda?
Richard Nixon
Ronald Reagan
Jimmy Carter
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Which is not in California?
Palm Springs
Palm Beach
Palm Desert
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In what area of California are bison known to graze?
Sonoma County
Catalina Island
Yosemite
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Which was California's first professional sports team?
Football
Basketball
Baseball
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What year did California officially become a state?
1890
1850
1815
Based on the results of this quiz, you are California clueless! While you may know the basics when it comes to this sunshine laden state, you're not well versed on the facts and history that make it what it is today.
C+, California Clueless
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Right!
Based on the results of this quiz, you are truly California clever! It's obvious that you know California better than the average American. You've got a handle on the history, the facts, and the little intricacies that make California what it is today.
B+, California Clever
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Right!
Based on the results of this quiz, you possess a profound expertise on all things California. It's obvious that you're not only invested in learning about your own state, you're quite invested in learning about every state in this great country. Keep it up!
A+, California Expertise
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Right!
1
True or false: True or false: California is one of four states that have, at one point in their histories, declared themselves to be independent nations.
True
False
2
What was the first capital of the state of California?
San Jose
San Francisco
Los Angeles
3
When did Lassen Peak in California last erupt?
1917
1919
1989
4
After Los Angeles, which is California’s second most populous city?
San Diego
San Francisco
Sacramento
5
The California mission system was built between 1769 and 1823 for what purpose?
To provide religious education
To spread the Christian faith among the local native Americans
To inspire those coming during the gold rush
6
Why is California’s nickname “The Golden State”?
The seemingly year round sunshine
The yellow poppies that bloom every spring
The discovery of gold in 1848
7
Which arena was home to the Los Angeles Lakers during their world championships in the 1980s?
The Kodak Arena
The Staples Center
Great Western Forum
8
Which US president was born and is now buried in Yorba Linda?
Richard Nixon
Ronald Reagan
Jimmy Carter
9
Which is not in California?
Palm Springs
Palm Beach
Palm Desert
10
In what area of California are bison known to graze?
Sonoma County
Catalina Island
Yosemite
11
Which was California's first professional sports team?
Football
Basketball
Baseball
12
What year did California officially become a state?
1890
1850
1815
