San Antonio History Buff Challenge
Anonymous User
Created 7/16/2024
Test your knowledge of San Antonio's rich history
1. When was San Antonio founded?
2. Who founded San Antonio?
Stephen F. Austin
Martín de Alarcón
José de Escandón
Antonio Lopez
3. What significant structure was established in San Antonio in the same year as its founding?
Alamo Plaza
San Fernando Cathedral
Military Plaza
Mission San Antonio de Valero
4. Which notable battle occurred near San Antonio on September 17, 1842?
Battle of Alamo
Battle of San Jacinto
Battle of Plum Creek
Battle of Salado Creek
5. When did San Antonio become part of the newly admitted U.S. state of Texas?
6. Which year saw the establishment of the U.S. Army's Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio?
7. Which significant annual event in San Antonio started in 1891?
Cinco de Mayo
Luminaria
Texas Independence Day
Fiesta San Antonio
8. Which architectural landmark in San Antonio was built in 1929?
Alamo Mission
Tower Life Building
Majestic Theatre
Spanish Governor's Palace
9. The San Antonio River Walk is famous for its:
Pedestrian walkways along the river
Skyline views
Mountain bike trails
Desert parks
10. Which railroad's arrival in 1877 spurred major growth in San Antonio?
Santa Fe Railroad
Union Pacific Railroad
Galveston, Harrisburg, and San Antonio Railroad
Missouri Pacific Railroad
11. Which event led to significant growth in military establishments in San Antonio?
Construction of the Alamo
Creation of Fiesta San Antonio
Establishment of army airfields
Annexation of Texas
12. Which National Historical Park in San Antonio preserves several Spanish frontier missions?
Fort Sam Houston
Mission Concepción
San Fernando Cathedral
San Antonio Missions
