California Quiz

Which ocean borders California to the west?

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

What is the origin of the name 'California'?

• A type of tree

• A 16th-century Spanish novel

• A famous explorer

• A Native American word

Which of the following cities is NOT one of the three largest U.S. cities in California?

• Los Angeles

• San Jose

• San Francisco

• San Diego

When did California become the 31st state of the United States?

• 1870

• 1861

• 1850

• 1848

What is the highest peak in the contiguous United States?

• Mount Shasta

• Mount Elbert

• Mount Whitney

• Mount Rainier

Which desert in California is known as North America's hottest desert?

• Mojave Desert

• Sonoran Desert

• Great Basin Desert

• Death Valley

Which flag is the state flag of California?

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What is the state flower of California?

• California Poppy

• Orange Blossom

• Cherokee Rose

• Magnolia

What is the state bird of California?

• American Robin

• Western Meadowlark

• California Quail

• Loon

What is the capital of California?

• Los Angeles

• San Francisco

• San Jose

• Sacramento