Think you know all there is to know about Northern California? From its breathtaking landmarks to its rich history and vibrant culture, put your knowledge to the test and see how well you fare!
1. Which landmark, completed in 1937, is famously associated with San Francisco?
Richmond Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
Bixby Creek Bridge
Oakland Bay Bridge
2. Which feature is the most distinctive geological structure of Yosemite National Park?
Granite Cliffs
Giant Sequoias
Ancient Caves
Cascading Waterfalls
3. The Northern California Gold Rush began in which year?
1876
1838
1849
1859
4. Silicon Valley is renowned for being a global center for which industry?
Automotive
Technology
Finance
Media
5. Which event marked the first legal sale of recreational cannabis in California and took place in Oakland?
Mendocino Expo
Harborside Sales
420 Initiative
Green Week
6. Which mountain in Northern California holds great significance among Native American tribes and stands over 14,000 feet tall?
Mount Tamalpais
Mount Whitney
Mount Diablo
Mount Shasta
7. What was a major conservation effort by the Sierra Club in the 1960s?
Creation of Redwood National Park
Creating Kings Canyon Park
Formation of Glacier National Park
Formation of Muir Woods
8. Which state park aims to recreate and preserve Native American history and is mentioned in Yurok stories?
Point Lobos
Trinity Alps
Patrick’s Point
Angel Island
9. Which historical exhibits are uniquely featured in Yosemite National Park?
Guided Tours
Natural Artifacts
Interactive Programs
Photo Montages
10. Which museum in Sacramento depicts the themes of Nature, Spirit, and Family?
Railroad Museum
State Indian Museum
Agriculture Museum
Aerospace Museum
11. What initially drew outsiders to Northwestern California in the early 1850s?
Timber Industry
Homesteading Opportunities
Discovery of Gold
Railroad Expansion
12. What significant event occurred in the Trinity River area as a result of the Gold Rush?
