Florida Pictures and Facts Quiz

What is the nickname of Florida?

• The Ocean State

• The Sunshine State

• The Golden State

• The Flower State

When did Florida become a state?

• 1776

• 1901

• 1845

• 1821

What is the capital of Florida?

• Orlando

• Jacksonville

• Tallahassee

• Miami

Which is the biggest city in Florida?

• Tampa

• Jacksonville

• Orlando

• Miami

What is the state bird of Florida?

• sparrow

• eagle

• pelican

• mockingbird

What is the state flower of Florida?

• lily

• sunflower

• rose

• orange blossom

Who first sailed to Florida in search of gold and silver?

• Francis Drake

• Ponce de León

• Christopher Columbus

• Marco Polo

What year did Spain give up Florida to the United States?

• 1800

• 1845

• 1821

• 1776

What is Florida's original Spanish name?

• Nueva España

• El Dorado

• Costa Rica

• La Florida

What type of geographical area is Florida?

• an island

• a desert

• a mountain range

• a peninsula