What were many people who rushed to California for gold in 1849 called?
Correct answer(s):
- Forty-Niners
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United States of America
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Which California place is closely linked with the film and television industry?
Correct answer(s):
- Hollywood
Which region is one of California’s most important farming areas?
Correct answer(s):
- Central Valley
What is California’s state flower?
Correct answer(s):
- California poppy
What is California’s state bird?
Correct answer(s):
- California quail
What is California’s state animal?
Correct answer(s):
- California grizzly bear
Which tree is an official state tree of California?
Correct answer(s):
- California redwood
Which famous national park is located in California?
Correct answer(s):
- Yosemite National Park
What does the Golden Gate Bridge connect?
Correct answer(s):
- San Francisco and Marin County
Which state borders much of California to the east?
Correct answer(s):
- Nevada
Which state borders California to the southeast?
Correct answer(s):
- Arizona
Which country shares an international border with California?
Correct answer(s):
- Mexico
On what date did California become a U.S. state?
Correct answer(s):
- September 9, 1850
California entered the Union as which numbered state?
Correct answer(s):
- 31st
Which city is the capital of California?
Correct answer(s):
- Sacramento
What is California’s official nickname?
Correct answer(s):
- The Golden State
How many counties does California have?
Correct answer(s):
- 58
Which statement best describes California’s population rank among U.S. states?
Correct answer(s):
- It is the most populous state.
What is the official name of California?
Correct answer(s):
- State of California
What is California’s postal abbreviation?
Correct answer(s):
- CA