Chapter 2 Lesson 5 Quiz

The state flag is a symbol that represents Florida. Choose the Florida state flag:

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How did Florida get its name?

• Juan Ponce De Leon saw a lot of pancakes here so he named the land La Florida (the place of flapjacks).

• Juan Ponce De Leon saw a lot of water here so he named the land La Florida (the place of water).

• Juan Ponce De Leon saw a lot of flowers here so he named the land La Florida (the place of flowers).

What is Florida's nickname?

• "The Sunshine State"

• "The Beach State"

• "The Flower State"

What is Florida's state animal?

• the Florida Tiger

• the Florida Bobcat

• the Florida Panther

What is Florida's state flower?

• Orange Blossom

• Orange Juice

• Orange Marigolds

How does Marjory Stoneman Douglas represent Florida?

• She caught the biggest fish in Florida.

• She worked to protect the everglades.

• She banned people from fishing in Florida.

Who was Andrew Jackson?

• The first person to live in Florida.

• The first governor of Florida.

• The first president of the United States.

Where is the Florida state capital?

• In Tallahassee

• In Orlando

• In Jacksonville

Why was Osceola an important leader in Florida's history?

• He was the leader of the country.

• He was the leader of all Floridians.

• He was the leader of the Seminole people.

What were the Seminole people fighting for?

• The Seminole people didn't want new people to come to Florida.

• The president ordered the Indians to leave Florida, but they did not want to leave their homes.

• The Seminole people did not like the new Floridians.