Only True Californian’s Can Get A 100% On This Quiz!

Only a true Californian will ace this quiz! Are you up for the challenge? Embark on these 12 quiz questions and discover if you really know this state like a true Californian!
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What ocean forms the California coast line?
Atlantic
Pacific
Indian

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Skateboards originated in California as an alternative to what?
Paddleboarding
Surfing
Roller skating

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What is California's State Capital?
Sacramento
San Diego
Los Angeles

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Where in California is Disneyland located?
San Diego
Anaheim
Burbank

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California is one of four states that at one point declared themselves to be independent nation. What was the country of California called?
Pacific States of America
Sonoma
Bear Flag Republic

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What was the first capital of the state of California?
San Francisco
San Jose
Pasadena

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Lassen Peak is one of three US volcanoes to have erupted since 1800. When did it last erupt?
1917
1922
1878

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California voters chose Arnold Schwarzenegger to replace which governor in the 2003 recall election?
Gray Davis
Jerry Brown
Nancy Pelosi

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After Los Angeles, which is California’s second most populous city?
San Diego
Sacramento
San Francisco

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In what area is the lowest point in California found?
Palm Springs
Death Valley
Malibu

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What is the name of California’s agricultural heartland?
The Napa Valley
The Central Valley
The San Fernando Valley

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What brought about dramatic social, economic, and demographic change in California in the nineteenth century?
The Gold Rush
The Great Earthquake
The Hollywood Boom
This quiz revealed that you're California clever! Though you might not know as much about California as a true citizen, you've got a great foundational knowledge that you can keep building upon. It's obvious that you've got a thirst for knowledge and a love of the states. Keep it up!

C+, California Clever

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This quiz revealed that you're a true Californian! You know the ins and outs of this state like only a true citizen can. If you're not from this coastal state, we suggest a movie ASAP!

B+, A True Californian

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You are obviously 100% Californian! You're a true blue Californian with a thirst for knowledge and a keen mind for the state you call home. With a love of all things California, it's no wonder you passed this quiz with flying colors!

A+, 100% Californian

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Right!
1
What ocean forms the California coast line?
Atlantic
Pacific
Indian
2
Skateboards originated in California as an alternative to what?
Paddleboarding
Surfing
Roller skating
3
What is California's State Capital?
Sacramento
San Diego
Los Angeles
4
Where in California is Disneyland located?
San Diego
Anaheim
Burbank
5
California is one of four states that at one point declared themselves to be independent nation. What was the country of California called?
Pacific States of America
Sonoma
Bear Flag Republic
6
What was the first capital of the state of California?
San Francisco
San Jose
Pasadena
7
Lassen Peak is one of three US volcanoes to have erupted since 1800. When did it last erupt?
1917
1922
1878
8
California voters chose Arnold Schwarzenegger to replace which governor in the 2003 recall election?
Gray Davis
Jerry Brown
Nancy Pelosi
9
After Los Angeles, which is California’s second most populous city?
San Diego
Sacramento
San Francisco
10
In what area is the lowest point in California found?
Palm Springs
Death Valley
Malibu
11
What is the name of California’s agricultural heartland?
The Napa Valley
The Central Valley
The San Fernando Valley
12
What brought about dramatic social, economic, and demographic change in California in the nineteenth century?
The Gold Rush
The Great Earthquake
The Hollywood Boom