How should early Indigenous California be described?
Correct answer(s):
- It included hundreds of communities with distinct languages and traditions.
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Which group contains important California agricultural products?
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- Almonds, grapes, dairy products, and vegetables
Where is Big Sur located?
Correct answer(s):
- Along California’s central coast
In what year did Spain begin establishing permanent missions and settlements in Alta California?
Correct answer(s):
- 1769
Why is irrigation important to many California farms?
Correct answer(s):
- Many productive farming areas are too dry to rely on rainfall alone.
In which California city did Disneyland open in 1955?
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- Anaheim
How many Spanish missions were eventually established along coastal California?
Correct answer(s):
- 21
Which two ports form the San Pedro Bay port complex?
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- Los Angeles and Long Beach
California became part of which country after 1821?
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- Mexico
Why does California’s Pacific location help international trade?
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- It connects the state with major Pacific trade routes.
What type of large landholding became important during Mexican rule in California?
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- Ranchos
Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War in 1848?
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- Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
After which conflict did California become part of the United States?
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- Mexican-American War
Where is California’s state government based?
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- Sacramento
How does California rank among U.S. states by total economic output?
Correct answer(s):
- It has the largest state economy.
Which statement best describes California’s economy?
Correct answer(s):
- It includes many major industries.
Who lived throughout California long before European colonization?
Correct answer(s):
- Indigenous peoples
About how many agricultural commodities does California produce?
Correct answer(s):
- More than 400
What do Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks protect?
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- Giant sequoias and Sierra Nevada landscapes
Which major California city lies close to the Mexican border?
Correct answer(s):
- San Diego