California History
1500s
When did the first European settlers arrive in California?
Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo
Who was the first European to land in California?
Created from starters brought by Gold Rush miners.
What is sourdough bread?
Location inspiring Ansel Adams' most beloved photographs
What is Yosemite National Park?
New Year’s Day tradition that is five and a half miles long.
What is the Rose Parade?
21
How many missions were built by the Spanish settlers along the El Camino Real?
William Randolph Hearst
Californian newspaper person known for yellow journalism and sensational headlines
Iconic dish containing a bit of cucumber, avocado, and crab
What is a California Roll?
Famous home of the Yucca brevifolia.
What is Joshua Tree National Park?
Legendary Californian fashion doll brought to life in 1959.
Who is Barbie?
September 9, 1850
What day did California become a state?
Julio and Ernest Gallo
Who started started a winery in 1933 known for its brand that dominated the inexpensive wine market?
Originated during Rancho times, cooked over an open fire with red oak or coast live oak.
What is Santa Maria BBQ?
Location created from the Medicine Lake Shield Volcano eruptions.
What is Lava Beds National Park?
90% of the nation's tasty dip ingredient are grown in Southern California.
What is the avocado?
Bear Flag Republic
What is the name of the revolt conducted by California settlers against the Mexican government resulting in the declaration of an independent country?
Julia Child
Who was the Californian chef that made French cuisine accessible to millions of American home cooks?
Famous dish originating from these leftovers- lettuce, blue cheese, chicken, tomatoes, and bacon
What is the Cobb Salad?
Name of one the world's oldest freshwater lakes
What is Lake Tahoe?
More than 100,000 of these occur annually.
What is an earthquake?
1848
What year was gold discovered at Sutters Mill, starting the largest gold rush in history?
Sally Ride
Who was the first American woman in space and later become a champion of science education?
Result of accidental dropping of a French roll into a hot roasting pan filled with juices
What is the French Dip Sandwich?
Home to global tech companies and NASA's Ames Research Center
What is Silicon Valley?
Is 275 feet tall, over 36 feet wide, and is about 2,200 years old.
What is the The General Sherman Tree?