WorksheetsThe Great 1900 Storm in Galveston
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is the 'Great Storm' known as in U.S. history?
The deadliest natural disaster
The largest earthquake
The longest drought
The coldest winter
On what date did the Great Storm strike Galveston?
November 8, 1900
August 8, 1900
September 8, 1900
October 8, 1900
Approximately how many people lost their lives due to the Great Storm?
15,000 to 17,000
10,000 to 12,000
5,000 to 7,000
20,000 to 22,000
What was the main cause of death during the Great Storm?
Fire
Lightning strikes
Saltwater drowning
Landslides
What nickname was given to Galveston before the storm?
The Southern Star
The Jewel of Texas
The Wall Street of the South
The Pearl of the South
What engineering project was completed to protect Galveston from future storms?
A large dam
A seawall
A series of levees
A floodgate system
How long is the Galveston Seawall today?
20 miles
15 miles
10 miles
5 miles
What was one of the first steps taken in Galveston after the storm?
Building new homes
Caring for the injured and burying the dead
Constructing a new port
Planting new trees
What was used to raise the elevation of Galveston Island?
Concrete blocks
Metal beams
Wooden planks
Sand fill
What is the name of the museum that was once the Galveston Orphans Home?
The Gulf Coast Museum
The Texas Heritage Museum
The Bryan Museum
The Galveston History Museum
What type of art installation can be found alongside the Galveston Seawall?
Glass sculptures
Bronze statues
Memorial Trees
Wooden carvings
Who is the international hurricane expert leading the Galveston Hurricane Tour?
Dr. Hal Needham
Dr. John Smith
Dr. Emily Brown
Dr. Sarah Johnson
What is the name of the ghost tour in Galveston?
Spirits of the South
Ghosts of the Gulf
Storm on The Strand Ghost Tour
Haunted Galveston
What is the longest continuous sidewalk in the US?
The Chicago Riverwalk
The San Antonio River Walk
The Galveston Seawall
The New York City High Line
The Galveston Hurricane of 1900 was especially devastating because -
few people listened to the many warnings to leave the island
there was little advance warning of the hurricane and therefore no preparations for it
Galveston's commission government was not capable of dealing with the crisis.
the sea wall and other protective measures taken earlier proved insufficient
