California History Quiz

1. What was the year when California officially became the 31st state of the United States?

• 1849

• 1850

• 1865

• 1876

Who was the Spanish explorer credited with discovering California in 1542?

• Christopher Columbus

• Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo

• Hernan Cortes

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

Which group of indigenous people lived in California for thousands of years before European explorers arrived?

• Aztecs

• Mayans

• Native Americans

• Incas

Which significant event in California history occurred in 1848 and sparked a major influx of people from around the world to the region?

• California Gold Rush

• Battle of San Jacinto

• The Alamo

• Lewis and Clark Expedition

What famous bridge, completed in 1937, spans the Golden Gate Strait and connects San Francisco to Marin County?

• Brooklyn Bridge

• Golden Gate Bridge

• London Bridge

• Sydney Harbour Bridge