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100
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?

September 1850

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

The settlements of gold-seekers that were left behind and now are popular attractions are called...

ghost towns

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

What was the opening day of Disneyland called and why?

Black Sunday

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

Province of what country California used to be?

Mexico

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

Who lived in California before 1542?

Native American tribes