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!
1. When was Houston officially founded?
1886
1816
1856
1836
2. Which two brothers are credited with founding Houston?
Stephen and William Allen
James and Samuel Austin
Charles and Edward Rusk
Augustus and John Allen
3. What major waterway is Houston linked to?
Houston Ship Channel
Mississippi River
Sabine River
Trinity River
4. Which notable mission control facility is located in Houston?
Johnson Space Center
Marshall Space Center
Ames Research Center
Kennedy Space Center
5. Which event did Houston play a crucial role in during 1969?
Construction of ISS
First spacecraft launch
Apollo 11 moon landing
First shuttle flight
6. What is Houston's most significant industry?
Healthcare industry
Oil industry
Finance industry
Technology industry
7. Which Houston sports team won the World Series in 2017?
Seattle Mariners
Texas Rangers
Houston Astros
Oakland Athletics
8. What is a major characteristic of Houston's climate?
Moderate winters
Arid summers
Cold winters
Hot and humid summers
9. Which cultural venue features a large collection of notable art in Houston?
The Museum of Fine Arts
Contemporary Arts Museum
Houston Symphony
Menil Collection
10. How many languages are spoken by Houston residents?
50
120
100
145
11. Which famous park was created to honor Houston's role in the Apollo 11 mission?
Memorial Park
Tranquility Park
Discovery Green
Hermann Park
12. Which industry saw significant growth in Houston after the Spindletop gusher?
