Florida History and Landmarks Quiz

Who helped turn the mosquito-infested coast into the Florida that most know today?

• Carl Fisher

• Ponce de Leon

• Tiger Woods

• Henry Flagler

What is the state flower of Florida?

• Daisy

• Sunflower

• Rose

• Orange Blossom

What is the reason for there being so much citrus in Florida?

• Abundant rainfall

• Cold climate

• Plenty of sunshine

• Rich soil

Who was the legendary Spanish explorer who first set eyes on Florida's coast in 1513?

• Henry Flagler

• Pedro Menendez de Aviles

• Ponce de Leon

• Fidel Castro

What was the name of the Spanish colony established by Pedro Menendez de Aviles in Florida?

• Jupiter Island

• Palm Beach

• Miami Beach

• St. Augustine

Which architect designed the Ponce de Leon Hotel in Palm Beach?

• Morris Lapidus

• Henry Flagler

• Thomas Hastings

• John Carrere

What was the nickname given to the Freedom Tower in Miami?

• The Cuban Assistance Center

• The Ellis Island of the South

• The Golden Tower

• The White Tower

What percentage of the population of Miami-Dade County is of Hispanic or Latino origin?

• 30%

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

When did the famous Mariel Boat Lift take place, bringing over 125,000 additional Cubans to Miami?

• 1960

• 1990

• 1970

• 1980

What is the name of the brand new $600 million park for Miami's baseball team, the Marlins?

• Ocean Park

• Marlins Park

• Freedom Park

• Sunshine Park