California Trivia Facts: MCQ Quiz

14 Questions | By Cambronbill3 | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 329

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California is the most populous state in America and is the only state that still has cable cars. Most people know California as the home for stars and an avocado state where they even have a holiday for avocadoes. Do you know which bird represents this state and which explorer got to this state? This quiz will help you learn more about it. Give it a shot!

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1.

What is the capital of California?
- A.
  
  Sacramento
- B.
  
  San Francisco
- C.
  
  Los Angeles
- D.
  
  Sorrento
2.

Which of these fruits is California known for?
- A.
  
  Pineapples
- B.
  
  Bananas
- C.
  
  Apples
- D.
  
  Oranges
3.

What animal is on the state flag of California?
- A.
  
  Bear
- B.
  
  Panther
- C.
  
  Beaver
- D.
  
  Eagle
4.

At 155,973 square miles, where does California rank compared to other states in total land area?
- A.
  
  3rd
- B.
  
  23rd
- C.
  
  34th
- D.
  
  32nd
5.

What is the state bird of California?
- A.
  
  Roadrunner
- B.
  
  Cardinal
- C.
  
  California Valley Quail
- D.
  
  Black-Capped Chickadee
6.

The two letter abbreviation for the state of California is?
- A.
  
  NV
- B.
  
  CA
- C.
  
  OK
- D.
  
  ID
7.

In which region of the United States is the state of California located?
- A.
  
  West
- B.
  
  Northwest
- C.
  
  Northeast
- D.
  
  South
8.

Which national forest in California is the home of the largest trees in the world?
- A.
  
  Sequoia
- B.
  
  Mendocino
- C.
  
  Modoc
- D.
  
  Sierra
9.

What two river systems are located in California's Central Valley?
- A.
  
  Rio Grande And Sacramento
- B.
  
  San Joaquin And Sacramento
- C.
  
  San Jose And San Jacinta
- D.
  
  San Joaquin And Rio Grande
10.

Which Western state is known as the "Empire State of the West"?
- A.
  
  HawaII
- B.
  
  Oregon
- C.
  
  Washington
- D.
  
  California
11.

What Californian city was the band Sublime from?
- A.
  
  Manisoba
- B.
  
  L.A.
- C.
  
  Long Beach
- D.
  
  Beverly Hills
12.

Who was the first English explorer to reach California?
- A.
  
  James Cook
- B.
  
  Humphrey Davies
- C.
  
  Sir Walter Raleigh
- D.
  
  Sir Francis Drake
13.

What highway can one follow all the way up the coast of California?
- A.
  
  U.S. 287
- B.
  
  Highway 1
- C.
  
  Interstate 5
- D.
  
  Route 66
14.

Which California city is the center of a metropolis that spans five counties?
- A.
  
  San Diego
- B.
  
  San Bernardino
- C.
  
  San Francisco
- D.
  
  Los Angeles