The Great Galveston Hurricane Quiz

What year did the 1900 Galveston hurricane occur?

• 1886

• 2005

• 1900

• 1898

Which hurricane tied with Hurricane Katrina as the costliest hurricane in US history?

• Hurricane Harvey

• Hurricane Sandy

• Hurricane Ike

• Hurricane Andrew

What was the estimated death toll of the 1900 Galveston hurricane?

• 15,000-20,000

• 1,000-2,000

• 8,000-12,000

• 500-1,000

What nickname was given to the city of Galveston?

• The Sun City

• The Windy City

• The Lone Star City

• The Wall Street of the West

What was the peak estimated wind speed of the 1900 Galveston hurricane?

• 100 mph

• 120 mph

• 160 mph

• 145 mph

Which city became the dominant port city in Texas after the 1900 Galveston hurricane?

• Austin

• San Antonio

• Houston

• Dallas

What was the main reason for the high death toll in the 1900 Galveston hurricane?

• Lack of evacuation

• Poor construction

• All of the above

• Censorship of Cuban forecasts

What significant construction was approved by the federal government after the hurricane?

• A bridge

• A seawall

• A lighthouse

• A dam

Which hurricane caused significant damage to Galveston in 2008?

• Hurricane Ike

• Hurricane Sandy

• Hurricane Rita

• Hurricane Katrina

What was the estimated damage cost of the 1900 Galveston hurricane in 2012 dollars?

• $750 million

• $2 billion

• $1.25 billion

• $500 million