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California History Pre-Test

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

California borders what ocean?

a)

Atlantic

b)

Pacific

c)

Indian

d)

Arctic

2.

California was once owned by what European country?

a)

Canada

b)

England

c)

Spain

d)

Italy

3.

In 1848, what precious metal was discovered in Sutter's Mill, that would lead thousands to California?

a)

Silver

b)

Chrome

c)

Platinum

d)

Gold

4.

The Spanish set up a series of settlements along California that would help convert the local Indian population both in religion and culture. What were these settlements called?

a)

Missions

b)

Conversion centers

c)

Keeps

d)

Castles

5.

What year did California become a state?

a)

1950

b)

1789

c)

1880

d)

1850

6.

California was once part of Mexico?

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Name the California city that would help in the 1800's in the trade business with Asian countries.

a)

Los Angeles

b)

San Diego

c)

Long Beach

d)

San Francisco

8.

In the 1920's, what was discovered in and around Los Angeles that would become a major source of income?

a)

Silver

b)

Iron

c)

Dylithium Crystals

d)

Oil

9.

Which ethnicity would be a major contributor to the building of the Transcontinental Railroad in the mid 1800's?

a)

French

b)

Irish

c)

Chinese

d)

Canadians

10.

Which city is not in California?

a)

San Diego

b)

San Jose

c)

Santa Barbara

d)

Miami

11.

Name the state that does not border California.

a)

Colorado

b)

Nevada

c)

Oregon

d)

Arizona

12.

During the Great Depression of the 1930's, why did hundred of thousands of people come to California?

a)

Disneyland

b)

Beach

c)

Jobs in agriculture

d)

Looking for gold

13.

What is the name of the movie industry in Los Angeles?

a)

Movieland

b)

Wonderland

c)

Hollywood

d)

Imperial Gardens

14.

Name the California city which has the busiest port of entry into Mexico?

a)

Los Angeles

b)

Perris

c)

Tijuana

d)

San Diego

15.

California benefited greatly from a guest worker program that was started with Mexico during World War II. What was its name?

a)

United Farm Workers

b)

Hands across Borders

c)

Bracero Program

d)

Campesinos Unidos

16.

Name the amusement park, featuring a famous mouse, in Anaheim that millions still visit every year?

a)

Six Flags

b)

Sea World

c)

Universal Studios

d)

Disneyland

17.

Which of the following is NOT a major industry in California?

a)

Coal mining

b)

Military

c)

Software Technology

d)

Agriculture

18.

The University of California and the California State University system are two of the highest ranking college/university systems in the country?

a)

True

b)

False

19.

California's economy is ranked #8 in the world?

a)

True

b)

False

20.

What is the name of the agricultural valley that stretches from Bakersfield in the south to Sacramento in the north?

a)

San Fernando Valley

b)

Paloma Valley

c)

San Jacinto Valley

d)

San Joaquin Valley