Florida Pictures and Facts Quiz

What is the nickname of Florida?

• The Lone Star State

• The Sunshine State

• The Golden State

• The Empire State

In what year did Florida become a state?

• 1865

• 1845

• 1776

• 1901

What is the capital of Florida?

• Tallahassee

• Miami

• Orlando

• Jacksonville

Which city is the biggest in Florida?

• St. Petersburg

• Orlando

• Jacksonville

• Tampa

What is Florida's state flower?

• Lily

• Rose

• Orange Blossom

• Sunflower

Who was the Spanish conquistador that sailed to Florida in 1513?

• Hernán Cortés

• Francisco Pizarro

• Diego Velázquez

• Ponce de León

What does 'La Florida' mean in Spanish?

• Sunny Place

• Place of Flowers

• Land of Flowers

• Beautiful Coast

Which Native American tribe is still present in Florida today?

• Cherokee

• Iroquois

• Sioux

• Seminoles

What is the primary natural resource Florida is known for?

• Oranges

• Coal

• Wheat

• Gold

Which famous theme park is located in Florida?

• Universal Studios

• Six Flags

• Disney World

• SeaWorld