1900

What was the category of the hurricane that hit Galveston in 1900?

• Category 2

• Category 5

• Category 3

• Category 4

How high was the seawall built in Galveston after the 1900 hurricane?

• 17 feet

• 20 feet

• 10 feet

• 15 feet

What was Galveston's nickname due to its prosperity before the hurricane?

• Wall Street of the Southwest

• The Golden City

• The Diamond of Texas

• The Gulf Pearl

How many people approximately died in the 1900 Galveston hurricane?

• Between 8,000 and 12,000

• About 5,000

• More than 15,000

• Around 10,000

What major discovery near Houston affected Galveston's status as a major port?

• Gold

• Oil

• Natural Gas

• Coal

What did Isaac Cline, Galveston's chief weather expert, wrongly claim about Galveston's safety from hurricanes?

• The city's walls were unbreakable.

• The shallow waters around Galveston would prevent a large tidal surge.

• The city's elevation was too high for flooding.

• Galveston's geographical location made it immune to hurricanes.

What was the fate of St. Mary's Orphanage during the hurricane?

• It was untouched by the hurricane.

• It was used as a shelter for survivors.

• It was completely destroyed.

• It was partially damaged but remained standing.

What year did Hurricane Ike hit Galveston?

• 2008

• 2012

• 2005

• 2010

What was the primary reason for raising the elevation of Galveston Island?

• To create a tourist attraction.

• To find oil reserves.

• To protect from future storms.

• To expand the city's area.

How did Galvestonians initially respond to the rising floodwaters during the 1900 hurricane?

• By calling for help from nearby cities.

• By building makeshift barriers.

• By celebrating the end of a heatwave.

• By immediately evacuating the island.