60 California Trivia Questions and Answers

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How much do you know about the Golden State? It’s time to test your knowledge with this ultimate California trivia game.

Home to San Francisco, Los Angeles and many beautiful national parks, California is one of the top tourist destinations in the US. It’s also famous for its movie industry and many other things.

In this game, we will be asking questions about all sorts of things about California. This includes the famous cities and landmarks but also the history and movie industry.

Each correct answer is worth 1 point, meaning that you can score up to 50 points.

Round 1: Easy California Trivia Questions

1. On which coast can you find California?
2. Which ocean does California border?
3. What city is the capital of California?
4. In which Californian city can you find the Hollywood sign?
5. What animal is pictured on the California flag?
6. In which city can you find the Golden Gate Bridge?
7. Which famous actor, known for his role in Terminator, was the Governor of California between 2003 and 2011?
8. What country borders California to the South?
9. Which of California’s cities has the largest population?
10. What is the famous sidewalk that honours the accomplishments of people in the entertainment industry?

Round 1: Easy California Trivia Questions and Answers

1. On which coast can you find California? West Coast
2. Which ocean does California border? The Pacific Ocean
3. What city is the capital of California? Sacramento 
4. In which Californian city can you find the Hollywood sign? Los Angeles
5. What animal is pictured on the California flag? A bear
6. In which city can you find the Golden Gate Bridge? San Francisco
7. Which famous actor, known for his role in Terminator, was the Governor of California between 2003 and 2011? Arnold Schwarzenegger
8. What country borders California to the South? Mexico 
9. Which of California’s cities has the largest population? Los Angeles
10. What is the famous sidewalk that honours the accomplishments of people in the entertainment industry? Walk of Fame

Round 2: California Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many stars are on the California flag?
   1. 1
   2. 2
   3. 3
   4. 4
2. In what decade was the Golden Gate Bridge opened?
   1. 1900s
   2. 1910s
   3. 1920s
   4. 1930s
3. Which state borders California to the North?
   1. Washington
   2. Oregon 
   3. Idaho
   4. Nevada
4. How many national parks are there in California?
   1. 3
   2. 5
   3. 7
   4. 9
5. As of 2022 when was the last time a California NFL team won the Superbowl?
   1. 1995
   2. 2001
   3. 2010
   4. 2022
6. What is the Getty Villa?
   1. A hotel
   2. A villa
   3. A Zoo
   4. A castle
7. In what year did Disneyland open in Anaheim?
   1. 1935
   2. 1945
   3. 1955
   4. 1965
8. Which of the following is California’s second most populous city?
   1. San Jose
   2. Sacramento
   3. San Francisco
   4. San Diego
9. In which of California’s National Parks can you find the Half Dome and Tuolumne Meadows ?
   1. Pinnacles National Park
   2. Redwood National Park
   3. Yosemite National Park
   4. Sequoia National Park
10. Which of the following beaches is not in L.A.?
    1. Santa Monica
    2. Venice Beach
    3. Laguna Beach
    4. La Jolla Shores Beach

Round 2: California Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

1. How many stars are on the California flag? One
2. In what decade was the Golden Gate Bridge opened? 1930s
3. Which state borders California to the North? Oregon
4. How many national parks are there in California? 9
5. As of 2022 when was the last time a California NFL team won the Superbowl? 2022
6. What is the Getty Villa? A museum
7. In what year did Disneyland open in Anaheim? 1955
8. Which of the following is California’s second most populous city? San Diego
9. In which of California’s National Parks can you find the Half Dome and Tuolumne Meadows ? Yosemite
10. Which of the following beaches is not in L.A.? La Jolla Shores Beach

Round 3: California True or False Questions

1. California’s nickname is the lone star state.
2. You can find wild Bison in California.
3. California is home to the avocado capital of the world.
4. California’s state mascot is a bison.
5. California has more forest than any other state.
6. California has a large inland salt lake called Salton Sea.
7. California’s state animal is the California Quail.
8. The highest temperature ever recorded in the world was in California.
9. Almost half of the fruit produced in the US is produced in California,
10. California is the second most populous state in the US.

Round 3: California True or False Questions and Answers

1. California’s nickname is the lone star state. False, it’s the Golden State
2. You can find wild Bison in California. True, on Catalina Island
3. California is home to the avocado capital of the world. True
4. California’s state mascot is a bison. False, it’s a bear
5. California has more forest than any other state. False, it’s Alaska
6. California has a large inland salt lake called Salton Sea. True
7. California’s state animal is the California Quail. True
8. The highest temperature ever recorded in the world was in California. True, 56.7 degrees celsius in Death Valley, 1913
9. Almost half of the fruit produced in the US is produced in California. True
10. California is the second most populous state in the US. False, it is the most populous

Round 4: Medium California Trivia Questions

1. What is the name of the chemical element that was named after California?
2. What is the name of the 2-mile-long street in L.A. known for its luxury and boutique shops?
3. What is the name of the desert located mainly in the South Eastern part of the state?
4. Which national Park is known for its granite cliffs?
5. California and especially some of its National Parks are well known for 2 types of giant trees, what are they called?
6. California has a nickname, what is it?
7. What is the mountain range in the west of California called?
8. What area in California is well known for its vineyards and the wine it produces?
9. Name the 3 states that border California.
10. When did California enter the union to become the 31st state?

Round 4: Medium California Trivia Questions and Answers

1. What is the name of the chemical element that was named after California? Californium
2. What is the name of the 2-mile-long street in L.A. known for its luxury and boutique shops? Rodeo Drive
3. What is the name of the desert located mainly in the South Eastern part of the state? Mojave Desert
4. Which national Park is known for its granite cliffs? Yosemite National Park
5. California and especially some of its National Parks are well known for 2 types of giant trees, what are they called? Sequoias and Giant Redwoods
6. California has a nickname, what is it? The Golden State
7. What is the mountain range in the west of California called? Sierra Nevada
8. What area in California is well known for its vineyards and the wine it produces? Napa Valley
9. Name the 3 states that border California. Oregon, Nevada and Arizona
10. When did California enter the union to become the 31st state? September 9, 1850

Round 5: Hard California Trivia Questions

1. When did California host the Olympics for the last time?
2. California has 3 NFL teams, Los Angeles Rams, the Los Angeles Chargers, name the third.
3. There are two words on the California flag, what are they?
4. In what year did the California Gold Rush begin?
5. What does the star on the California flag symbolise?
6. What is the highest mountain in California called?
7. When did the Great San Francisco happen?
8. What is the longest river in California?
9. What is California’s state flower?
10. What is the name of the fault that causes many of California’s earthquakes?

Round 5: Hard California Trivia Questions and Answers

1. When did California host the Olympics for the last time? 1984
2. California has 3 NFL teams, Los Angeles Rams, the Los Angeles Chargers, name the third. San Francisco 49ers
3. There are two words on the California flag, what are they? California Republic
4. In what year did the California Gold Rush begin? 1848
5. What does the star on the California flag symbolise? Sovereignty
6. What is the highest mountain in California called? Mount Whitney
7. When did the Great San Francisco happen? April 18 1906
8. What is the longest river in California? Colorado River
9. What is California’s state flower? (California) Poppy
10. What is the name of the fault that causes many of California’s earthquakes? The San Andreas Fault

Round 6: California Picture Quiz

Round 6: California Picture Quiz Answers

1. Golden Gate Bridge
2. Yosemite National Park – Half Dome
3. Hollywood Sign
4. Alcatraz
5. Santa Monica Pier
6. Pier 39
7. Walk of Fame
8. Lombard Street
9. The Griffith Observatory
10. Joshua Tree National Park

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