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What other name or title does California have?
The Golden State
100
On which ocean does the Californian coast border?
The Pacific Ocean
100
What is the largest city in California?
Los Angeles
100
What is the most famous sidewalk in LA?
The Walk of Fame
100
When did California become an official US state?
a)1803 b)1848 c)1879
200
Which animal can be found on the Californian flag?
A brown bear
200
What can you find in the South of California?
Sandy Beaches
200
What is the most famous part of Los Angeles?
Hollywood
200
Where do most of the celebrities live?
a) Buena Vista b) Baja California c) Beverly Hills
200
Which city was almost completely destroyed by the great earthquake of 1906?
San Francisco
300
What is the fastest growing ethnic group in California?
Asian Americans
300
Which national park is famous for its alpine wilderness and its waterfalls?
Yosemite National Park
300
What is the second longest suspension bridge in the USA?
The Golden Gate Bridge
300
Who is the Governator?
Arnold Schwarzenegger
300
From which country were the first Europeans who arrived in California?
Spain
400
How many people live in the greater Los Angeles area? (per cent of population)
a)About 50% b) about 30% c) about 10%
400
What is the hottest and driest area in the USA?
Death Valley
400
What is the most important center of American computer industry?
Silicon Valley
400
Which theme park was first founded in California?
Disneyland, 1955 in Anaheim
400
What famous Californian beverage was first produced by Spanish monks in the 18th century?
Wine
500
What is the largest ethnic group living in California?
Hispanics
500
What is the biggest tree on Earth?
The General Sherman Tree
500
Which scenic road connects San Francisco and Los Angeles?
Highway No. 1
500
How is the 'Academy Award' also called?
Oscar
500
When were Sequoia and Yosemite National Park founded?
a)1890 b)1789 c)1905
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