Only True Californians Can Get 100% On This Quiz!
Are you from California? If you are then these are questions every true Californian should know. Take our quiz and find out how much you really know about the Golden State!
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Question 1/30
If someone orders a burger "animal style" they are eating at what fast food chain?
- Whataburger
- In-N-Out
- Noah's Bagels
Question 2/30
Why is California’s nickname “The Golden State”?
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Native yellow Poppies
- Discovery of gold in 1848
Question 3/30
The "Getty" is one of the many gorgeous _____ in California.
- Museums
- Skyscrapers
- Mountains
Question 4/30
After Los Angeles, which is California’s second most populous city?
- San Francisco
- San Diego
- Sacramento
Question 5/30
Do natives actually call it "Cali"?
- Yes, all the time
- Um, No
Question 6/30
In what area of California are bison known to graze?
- Yosemite's Tuolumne Meadow
- Sacramento Valley
- Catalina Island
Question 7/30
"_________" are baically the national shoe?
- Flip Flops
- Loafers
- Boots
Question 8/30
Which was California's first professional sports team?
- Los Angeles Dodgers
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Los Angeles Rams
Question 9/30
How would a Californian give directions?
- "Take the interstate all the way and get off at exit 103"
- "Get on San Vincenet, take it to the 10, then switch over to the 405"
- "Stay on Highway 104, your halfway there"
Question 10/30
What was the first capital of the state of California?
- Sacramento
- San Diego
- San Jose
Question 11/30
If you are at AT&T park you are probably cheering on the _____.
- Giants
- Bears
- Redsocks
Question 12/30
Half Dome and Cooks Meadow are both a part of ____.
- Yosemite National Park
- Denali National Park
- Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Question 13/30
La Jolla, Venice, Santa Monica, and Laguna are all names of ____.
- Breakfast Places
- Beaches
- Concert Venues
Question 14/30
The ____ is/are pretty much recognized as the best fruit in the state.
- Cherries
- Strawberries
- Avocado
Question 15/30
If you are in the "Castro District" you are in ____.
- Los Angeles
- San Francisco
- Palo Alto
Question 16/30
Everyone knows that the USC mascot is a _____.
- Trojan
- Lamb
- Bear
Question 17/30
A "sig alert" is when ____.
- The freeway backs up
- The Farmer's Market closes early
- There is a hurricane
Question 18/30
Which arena was home to the Los Angeles Lakers during their world championships in the 1980s?
- Staples Center
- Inglewood Gardens
- Great Western Forum
Question 19/30
______ is NOT a famous governor of California.
- Ronald Reagan
- Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Sonny Bono
Question 20/30
Which fast food chain did not begin in California?
- Sonic
- Taco Bell
- McDonalds
Question 21/30
Which word is most commonly associated with NorCal slang?
- Hella
- Weasel
- Gnarly
Question 22/30
You visit your friend in another state and discover that her town doesn't offer curbside recycling. You...
- Toss it in the garbage
- Separate recyclables anyway
- Drive your recyclables to another town that does recycle
Question 23/30
California is one of four states that have, at one point in their histories, declared themselves to be independent nations. What was the country of California called?
- Sonoma
- Pacific States of America
- Bear Flag Republic
Question 24/30
Lassen Peak is one of three US volcanoes outside of Alaska and Hawaii that has erupted since 1800. When did it last erupt?
- 1836
- 1917
- 1939
Question 25/30
In which movie do three Black Hawk helicopters emerge from under the Golden Gate Bridge on their way to save San Francisco from a payload of biological weapons on Alcatraz?
- X-Men The Last Stand
- The Rock
- A View to Kill
Question 26/30
The California mission system was built between 1769 and 1823 for what purpose?
- To spread Christian faith among local Native Americans
- To provide education to immigrant farmers
- To provide lodging for settlers
Question 27/30
Who referred to California’s Mojave desert as “Tierra el Muertos” (Land of the Dead)?
- Ronald Reagan
- Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza
- Tonto on the “The Lone Ranger"
Question 28/30
Which US president was born and buried in Yorba Linda?
- Ronald Reagan
- Ulysses S Grant
- Richard Nixon
Question 29/30
Which is not in California?
- Palm Springs
- Palm Beach
- Palm Desert
Question 30/30
Hearst Castle, a 90,000-square-foot mansion built along the central coast, was built by William Randolph Hearst. How did he make his fortune?
- Railroad
- Gold
- Newspapers
