Olympia, Washington State Trivia Quiz

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Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    When did the European settlers claim the territory?

    • A.

      In 1816

    • B.

      In 1820

    • C.

      In 1830

    • D.

      In 1846

    Correct Answer
    D. In 1846
  • 2. 

    When did Olympia become a city?

    • A.

      In 1978

    • B.

      In 1882

    • C.

      In 1890

    • D.

      In 1894

    Correct Answer
    B. In 1882
  • 3. 

    What's the population of Olympia? (Approx)

    • A.

      50,000

    • B.

      46, 479

    • C.

      87,000

    • D.

      34, 567

    Correct Answer
    B. 46, 479
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 46,479. This suggests that the population of Olympia is estimated to be around 46,479 people.

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  • 4. 

    In which county can one find the city of Olympia?

    • A.

      Mongomery

    • B.

      Prince George

    • C.

      Thurston

    • D.

      Vancouver

    Correct Answer
    C. Thurston
    Explanation
    Thurston is the correct answer because the question asks for the county where the city of Olympia is located. Among the given options, Thurston is the only county that contains the city of Olympia. Therefore, Thurston is the correct choice.

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  • 5. 

    What's Olympia's area code?

    • A.

      360

    • B.

      202

    • C.

      301

    • D.

      240

    Correct Answer
    A. 360
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 360. This is the area code for Olympia. Area codes are numerical codes used to identify specific geographic regions for telephone calls. In this case, 360 is the area code associated with Olympia, indicating that calls made to or from this area should use this code.

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  • 6. 

    Which beer is famously brewed in this city?

    • A.

      Malta

    • B.

      Guinness

    • C.

      Olympia beer

    • D.

      Heineken

    Correct Answer
    C. Olympia beer
    Explanation
    Olympia beer is famously brewed in the city mentioned in the question.

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  • 7. 

    In what year did the Olympia earthquake occur?

    • A.

      In 1949

    • B.

      In 1952

    • C.

      In 1955

    • D.

      In 1958

    Correct Answer
    A. In 1949
  • 8. 

    What's the percentage of whites in Olympia?

    • A.

      83.7%

    • B.

      80%

    • C.

      72%

    • D.

      68%

    Correct Answer
    A. 83.7%
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 83.7%. This means that 83.7% of the population in Olympia is white.

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  • 9. 

    What's the percentage of African Americans in Olympia?

    • A.

      10%

    • B.

      4%

    • C.

      3%

    • D.

      2%

    Correct Answer
    D. 2%
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 2%. This suggests that the percentage of African Americans in Olympia is relatively low, indicating a smaller representation of this demographic group in the city's population.

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  • 10. 

    What's the percentage of Latinos in Olympia?

    • A.

      6.3%

    • B.

      5%

    • C.

      3%

    • D.

      2%

    Correct Answer
    A. 6.3%
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 6.3%. This means that 6.3% of the population in Olympia identifies as Latino. This percentage represents a significant portion of the population and highlights the diversity within the city. It is important to acknowledge and respect the presence and contributions of the Latino community in Olympia.

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