California History Quiz

Which cities are among the largest metropolitan areas in California?

• Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego

• Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield

• San Jose, Oakland, Long Beach

• Santa Ana, Anaheim, Riverside

Who was the first European to explore the California coast?

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernán Cortés

• Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo

• Sebastián Vizcaíno

What was the primary purpose of the Manila galleons?

• To establish new colonies

• To trade gold and silver for Asian goods

• To transport Spanish settlers

• To explore new territories

What was the goal of the Spanish expeditions starting in 1769?

• To conquer Native American tribes

• To discover gold

• To establish settlements in California

• To find new trade routes

What event marked the transition of California from Mexican to U.S. control?

• The Bear Flag Revolt

• The California Gold Rush

• The signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• The completion of the Transcontinental Railroad

What was a significant factor in California's population growth during the 19th century?

• The California Gold Rush

• The completion of the Panama Canal

• The discovery of oil

• The establishment of Hollywood

Which industry was NOT a major part of California's economy after 1900?

• Aerospace

• Agriculture

• Electronics

• Textile manufacturing

What is Silicon Valley known for?

• Film production

• Agricultural innovation

• Oil refining

• Computer and technology innovation

As of 2017, where would California rank in terms of global economies if it were a sovereign nation?

• Tenth

• Seventh

• Fifth

• Third

Which of the following companies is NOT headquartered in California?

• Facebook

• Alphabet Inc.

• Samsung

• Apple