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What is California's nickname?
Which ocean borders California to the west?
The Pacific Ocean
What event in 1848 led to an increase in California's population and development?
The Gold Rush
What is the theme park coined "The happiest place on Earth" that started in California?
Disneyland
What city in California is home to Disneyland?
Anaheim
What is California's capital?
Sacramento, CA
What state borders California to the North?
Oregon
When was the iconic Disneyland theme park opened?
A. 1948
B:1957
C: 1955
C:1955
This California city is known as the "Entertainment Capital of the world".
Los Angeles
What is the state motto?
"Eureka"
What is the state animal?
Grizzly Bear
What is the name of the famous fault line that runs through California and is responsible for many earthquakes?
San Andreas Fault
Which famous California landmark was the site of the 1849 gold rush?
A: Death Valley
B:Yosemite National Park
C: Sutter's Mill
C: Sutter's Mill
This famous California prison located on an in island, operated from 1934 to 1963
Alcatraz
Which national park in California is renowned for its stunning granite cliffs and iconic waterfalls?
Yosemite National Park
What is the state fruit?
Avocado
Which area is known for being the largest wine country?
Napa Valley
When did California become a state in the United States?
A: 1901
B: 1850
C:1870
B: 1850
This California city is known as the "City by the Bay"
San Francisco
Which world famous beach in California is known for its surfers and is located in Orange County?
A: Malibu Beach
B: Huntington Beach
C: Venice Beach
B: Huntington Beach
What is the state flower?
California Poppy
What is the largest freshwater lake by volume in California, located in the Sierra Nevada?
Lake Tahoe
Which group declared California an independent republic in 1846?
A: The Bear Flag revolt participants
B:The Spanish Conquistadors
C: The Native American tribes
A: The Bear Flag revolt participants
This California desert is the hottest and driest place in North America
Death Valley
What type of tree is the oldest living tree in the world, found in California?
Bristlecone pine (Methuselah)