Oklahoma City Trivia and Facts

The video explores Oklahoma City's unique history, from its chaotic founding during the 1889 land run to its growth as a major city. It covers the city's population, economy, and notable companies. The skyline, dominated by the Devon Tower, and cultural landmarks like the Oklahoma City National Memorial are highlighted. The video also discusses the city's unique features, such as the Bricktown Canal and its connections to Seattle, including the relocation of the Seattle SuperSonics to become the Oklahoma City Thunder.

What is the nickname of Oklahoma City?

• The City of Angels

• The Windy City

• The Big Friendly

• The Big Apple

What event marked the founding of Oklahoma City?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Great Migration

• The Land Run

• The Gold Rush

Which factor did NOT contribute to the rapid growth of Oklahoma City?

• Discovery of oil

• Hosting the Olympic Games

• Becoming a distribution point for cattle

• Being designated as the state capital

As of the video, what is the approximate population of Oklahoma City?

• 700,000

• 1,000,000

• 1,500,000

• 500,000

Which company is NOT headquartered in the Oklahoma City metro area?

• Sonic

• Hobby Lobby

• Loves

• Microsoft

What is the tallest building in Oklahoma City?

• Willis Tower

• Empire State Building

• Devon Tower

• Chase Tower

What unique feature does the Crystal Bridge Conservatory have?

• An indoor roller coaster

• A glass floor

• A rotating restaurant

• 3,000 translucent panels

What tragic event is commemorated by the Oklahoma City National Memorial?

• The Great Fire of 1901

• The San Francisco Earthquake

• The Oklahoma City bombing

• Hurricane Katrina

Which museum in Oklahoma City has the largest collection of American rodeo artifacts?

• The British Museum

• The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum

• The Smithsonian

• The Louvre

What is a unique feature of the Oklahoma State Capitol building?

• It is made entirely of glass

• It is the tallest capitol building in the US

• It has active oil rigs on its grounds

• It has a gold dome