WorksheetsCalifornia History Pre-Test
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
California borders what ocean?
Atlantic
Pacific
Indian
Arctic
California was once owned by what European country?
Canada
England
Spain
Italy
In 1848, what precious metal was discovered in Sutter's Mill, that would lead thousands to California?
Silver
Chrome
Platinum
Gold
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?
Missions
Conversion centers
Keeps
Castles
What year did California become a state?
1950
1789
1880
1850
California was once part of Mexico?
True
False
Name the California city that would help in the 1800's in the trade business with Asian countries.
Los Angeles
San Diego
Long Beach
San Francisco
In the 1920's, what was discovered in and around Los Angeles that would become a major source of income?
Silver
Iron
Dylithium Crystals
Oil
Which ethnicity would be a major contributor to the building of the Transcontinental Railroad in the mid 1800's?
French
Irish
Chinese
Canadians
Which city is not in California?
San Diego
San Jose
Santa Barbara
Miami
Name the state that does not border California.
Colorado
Nevada
Oregon
Arizona
During the Great Depression of the 1930's, why did hundred of thousands of people come to California?
Disneyland
Beach
Jobs in agriculture
Looking for gold
What is the name of the movie industry in Los Angeles?
Movieland
Wonderland
Hollywood
Imperial Gardens
Name the California city which has the busiest port of entry into Mexico?
Los Angeles
Perris
Tijuana
San Diego
California benefited greatly from a guest worker program that was started with Mexico during World War II. What was its name?
United Farm Workers
Hands across Borders
Bracero Program
Campesinos Unidos
Name the amusement park, featuring a famous mouse, in Anaheim that millions still visit every year?
Six Flags
Sea World
Universal Studios
Disneyland
Which of the following is NOT a major industry in California?
Coal mining
Military
Software Technology
Agriculture
The University of California and the California State University system are two of the highest ranking college/university systems in the country?
True
False
California's economy is ranked #8 in the world?
True
False
What is the name of the agricultural valley that stretches from Bakersfield in the south to Sacramento in the north?
San Fernando Valley
Paloma Valley
San Jacinto Valley
San Joaquin Valley
