Galveston Hurricane History Quiz

What was the cause of the devastation in Galveston, Texas?

• Category 4 Hurricane

• Flood

• Tornado

• Earthquake

How much water crushed the island during the hurricane?

• 15 feet

• 12 feet

• 10 feet

• 20 feet

What was the wall of debris filled with?

• Clothes and shoes

• Pieces of houses and furniture

• Books and papers

• Cars and trucks

How many people died in the hurricane?

What was the response of Galveston to the catastrophe?

• Evacuation

• Rebuild with protection from future storms

• Abandonment

• Seek international aid

What was the technological accomplishment for that time or anytime?

When did Hurricane Ike hit Galveston, Texas?

• September 12, 2008

• September 8, 1900

• September 4, 1882

• September 6, 1898

What was Galveston known as in the late 1800s?

• Wall Street of the Southwest

• Entertainment Capital of Texas

• Silicon Valley of the South

• Oil Capital of the World

What was the highest elevation of the Galveston island?

• Less than 20 feet

• Less than 15 feet

• Less than 10 feet

• Less than 5 feet

What was the rivalry between Galveston and Houston based on?

• Technology development

• Agricultural trade

• Shipping revenues

• Tourism