Whittier History Quiz

Who were the first group of people to live in Whittier?

• Californios

• Mexican settlers

• The Cerratos

• Gabrielinos

Who sailed North from Mexico and became the first European explorer to land in Alta California?

• Juan Cabrillo

• Pio Pico

• John Greenleaf

• Toby

What was the first school built in Whittier?

• Evergreen School

• Ocean View Elementary

• Whittier College

• The Bailey House

Who was the famous poet after whom the city of Whittier was named?

• Richard Nixon

• Pio Pico

• Juan Cabrillo

• John Greenleaf Whittier

Who was elected as the 37th President of the United States?

• Richard Nixon

• John Greenleaf Whittier

• Juan Cabrillo

In 1907, which street did the City of Whittier began paving?

• Bacon Road

• Whittier Boulevard

• Tedemory Drive

• Candy Cane Lane

True or False? Richard Nixon, the 37th President of the United States, grew up in Whittier and attended Whittier College.

• True

• False

What was built to carry water from the San Gabriel River basin to Whittier, which is about 10 miles?

• A flume

• Whittier College

• The San Gabriel River

• Noah's Arc

How did the water taste from Turnball Canyon?

• Bad and oily-tasting

• Sweet and sugary
• Fresh and clean

Whittier College was officially established. It is a private college, and their mascot is a _______, after John Greenleaf.