How Well Do You Know Houston?
Think you know everything there is to know about Houston? Take this quiz to test your knowledge about the history, geography, culture, and notable events of the bustling Texan city!
Question 1 of 12How Well Do You Know Houston?
Idyllic quiz How Well Do You Know Houston? All 12 questions
- When was Houston officially founded?1886 · 1816 · 1856 · 1836
- Which two brothers are credited with founding Houston?Stephen and William Allen · James and Samuel Austin · Charles and Edward Rusk · Augustus and John Allen
- What major waterway is Houston linked to?Houston Ship Channel · Mississippi River · Sabine River · Trinity River
- Which notable mission control facility is located in Houston?Johnson Space Center · Marshall Space Center · Ames Research Center · Kennedy Space Center
- Which event did Houston play a crucial role in during 1969?Construction of ISS · First spacecraft launch · Apollo 11 moon landing · First shuttle flight
- What is Houston's most significant industry?Healthcare industry · Oil industry · Finance industry · Technology industry
- Which Houston sports team won the World Series in 2017?Seattle Mariners · Texas Rangers · Houston Astros · Oakland Athletics
- What is a major characteristic of Houston's climate?Moderate winters · Arid summers · Cold winters · Hot and humid summers
- Which cultural venue features a large collection of notable art in Houston?The Museum of Fine Arts · Contemporary Arts Museum · Houston Symphony · Menil Collection
- How many languages are spoken by Houston residents?50 · 120 · 100 · 145
- Which famous park was created to honor Houston's role in the Apollo 11 mission?Memorial Park · Tranquility Park · Discovery Green · Hermann Park
- Which industry saw significant growth in Houston after the Spindletop gusher?Oil industry · Technology industry · Medical industry · Aerospace industry