4th Grade California Social Studies Quiz

What is the capital of California?

• San Diego

• Sacramento

• Los Angeles

• San Francisco

Name one Native American tribe that lived in California.

• Chumash

• Cherokee

• Navajo

• Sioux

What were the California missions built for?

• To create a defensive network against other European powers

• To provide shelter for Spanish settlers

• To establish trade routes with Native Americans

• To convert Native Americans to Christianity and establish Spanish presence in the region

What year did the Gold Rush begin in California?

• 1848

• 1901

• 1776

• 2000

Name one famous landmark in California.

• Sydney Opera House

• Great Wall of China

• Golden Gate Bridge

• Eiffel Tower

What is the highest peak in California?

• Mount Shasta

• Mount Whitney

• Half Dome

• Pikes Peak

What natural disaster is California prone to?

• Floods, hailstorms, and tsunamis

• Tornadoes, hurricanes, and blizzards

• Volcanic eruptions, avalanches, and droughts

• Earthquakes, wildfires, and mudslides

What is the state flower of California?

• California poppy

• Florida orange blossom

• New York rose

• Texas bluebonnet

What is the state bird of California?

• California quail

• Texas mockingbird

• Florida flamingo

• New York pigeon