ALL QUESTIONS = 1 Pt.

History of Oakland

1

This lake was man made and is now a wildlife refuge in downtown Oakland.

What is Lake Merritt?

2

This is the year Jean Quan was elected mayor.

What was the year 2010?

3

Before it was part of the United States, the state of California was once part of this nation.

What is Mexico?

4

This chocolate ice cream flavor was invented in Oakland after the Wall Street crash of 1929, "to give folks something to smile about in the midst of the Great Depression

Rocky Road

5

Alongside the Black Panthers, this group organized the Fruitvale District to protect the Chicanx and Latinx Community from police brutality and started a free breakfast program.

The Brown Berets

Landmarks

1

This popular BBQ restaurant started in 1973 and serves the best BBQ in the Bay

Everett & Jones

2

Named after an author and owned by the Port of Oakland

Jack London Square

3

Even Walt Disney was inspired by Oakland basing many parts of Disneyland on this Oakland Landmark 

Fairyland:

In “Walt Disney’s Disneyland,” writer and historian Chris Nichols argues that Children’s Fairyland was “one of the most influential fantasy environments” that Disney ever visited. Nichols highlights the park’s costumed guides, fairy tale attractions, animals and live entertainment, specifically recalling the Alice in Wonderland attraction and Willie the Whale, which he believes “could have inspired Monstro, the whale in [Disneyland’s] Fantasyland.”

4

This garden is home to the oldest bonsai tree in the US, a daimyo oak that was cultivated in 1863, making it the longest in cultivation bonsai tree in the country.

Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt

5

The AT-ATs in "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back" were inspired by the huge four-legged cranes from this landmark

Port of Oakland 

Fun Facts

1

She is the mayor of Oakland.

Who is the Barbra Lee

2

What does BART stand for?

Bay Area Rapid Transit 

3

An 11 year old boy from Oakland in 1905 accidentally created this sweet treat that is enjoyed worldwide 

Popsicle 

4

How many Championships have been won by Oakland (A's and Raiders) combined 

6 Championships 

The Oakland Athletics won four World Series titles: in 1972, 1973, 1974, and 1989.The Oakland Raiders won two Super Bowl championships while in Oakland: after the 1976 and 1980 seasons. 

5

Oakland is home to approx. how many people? ---> which is larger than the population of Iceland (answers within 2,000 will be accepted) 

440,000 

Oakland People

1

This individual was born and raised in Oakland later became the VP of the US

Kamala Harris 

2

This NFL running back nicknamed "Beast Mode" was born and raised in Oakland 

Marshawn Lynch

3

This actor who starred in Castaway attend skyline high school and graduated in 1974 

Tom Hanks 

4

This East Oakland performer is an owner of the Oakland Ballers and performed at their season opener? 

Too $hort 

5

He is an Aries, is known for dance moves, stylish pants and graduated from McClymonds

MC Hammer

TIE BREAKER

1

This 490 acre attraction is home to some of our furry friends in Oakland

The Oakland Zoo

2

This is did the Oakland Raiders and the A's play their games.

What is the Oakland Coliseum?

3

This street in West Oakland was once considered the "Harlem of the West" 

What is 7th Street

4

In this Oakland neighborhood, you will find the Oakland Museum as well as City Hall.

What is Downtown Oakland?