Exploring the Historical Significance of Pikes Peak

The video explores the historical and cultural significance of Pikes Peak in Colorado. It covers its inclusion in the Louisiana Purchase, its role in the Colorado Gold Rush, and its impact on tourism and scientific research. The video also highlights cultural contributions, such as inspiring 'America the Beautiful,' and modern developments like the Pikes Peak Highway.

What is the official elevation of Pikes Peak?

• 12,700 feet

• 15,000 feet

• 13,500 feet

• 14,115 feet

Which tribe believed Pikes Peak was the creation point of the world by the Great Spirit?

• Apache

• Ute

• Navajo

• Sioux

What year was the Louisiana Purchase made that included Pikes Peak?

• 1820

• 1798

• 1812

• 1803

Who was Pikes Peak named after?

• Lewis and Clark

• Thomas Jefferson

• Edwin James

• Zebulon Pike

During which historical event did Pikes Peak become a symbol with the phrase 'Pikes Peak or Bust'?

• Colorado Gold Rush

• California Gold Rush

• Nevada Silver Rush

• Klondike Gold Rush

Who was the first recorded woman to reach the summit of Pikes Peak?

• Susan B. Anthony

• Harriet Tubman

• Amelia Earhart

• Julia Archibald Holmes

What inspired Katherine Lee Bates to write 'America the Beautiful'?

• Her visit to Pikes Peak

• A trip to the Grand Canyon

• Exploring Yellowstone National Park

• Visiting the Statue of Liberty

What event in 1916 promoted tourism and continues to this day?

• Pikes Peak Cycling Race

• Pikes Peak Marathon

• Pikes Peak Annual Hike

• Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

When did Pikes Peak become a National Historic Landmark?

• 1975

• 1950

• 1982

• 1963

What year was the Pikes Peak Highway fully paved?

• 2000

• 1990

• 2011

• 1985