Las Vegas Quiz by Alan

Where can you find the Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty, and the Great Sphinx of Giza all in the same city?

• Paris

• New York

• Las Vegas

• Cairo

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What is Las Vegas most famous for?

• Historical monuments

• Exciting nightlife, luxury hotels, and grand casinos

• Beaches

• Museums

What is the meaning of the Spanish name for Las Vegas, "The Meadows"?

• The Deserts

• The Mountains

• The Meadows

• The Rivers

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In what year did Las Vegas officially become a city?

• 1829

• 1911

• 1931

• 1950

What nickname did Las Vegas eventually earn due to its gambling activities?

• The Big Apple

• The Windy City

• Sin City

• The City of Angels

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What was the largest amount of money ever won in Las Vegas at the Excalibur casino?

• $100,000

• $1 million

• $25 million

• $39 million

Why was Las Vegas considered a dangerous place to live in the early 1950s?

• High crime rate

• Nuclear weapon testing

• Frequent earthquakes

• Severe weather conditions

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What is Las Vegas also famous for besides its nightlife and casinos?

• Beaches

• Drive-through wedding chapels

• Ski resorts

• Theme parks

How many couples get married in Las Vegas every month?

• Around 1,000

• Around 5,000

• Around 10,000

• Around 20,000

What is the climate like in Las Vegas?

• Cold and snowy

• Hot and dry

• Mild and rainy

• Humid and tropical