Orange County Historical Trivia Quiz
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Created 7/15/2024

Test your knowledge of the rich history of Orange County!
1. When was Orange County officially incorporated?
June 15, 1890
August 1, 1889
September 9, 1850
July 4, 1876
2. What was the main crop of industrial significance in Orange County by the 1920s?
Grapes
Valencia oranges
Avocados
Strawberries
3. Who led the first overland expedition through Orange County in 1769?
Juan Bautista
Gaspar Pérez
Don Gaspar de Portolá
Junípero Serra
4. Which two missions laid claim to much of what is now Orange County?
San Gabriel and San Juan Capistrano
San Francisco and San Antonio
Santa Clara and San Luis Obispo
San Diego and San Jose
5. Which city became the county seat after a referendum in 1889?
Fullerton
Santa Ana
Anaheim
Irvine
6. What notable geographical feature is the highest point in Orange County?
Santiago Peak (5,689 ft)
Modjeska Peak (5,496 ft)
Saddleback Peak (5,150 ft)
Loma Ridge (1,777 ft)
7. What is the primary reason for Orange County's name?
Promote a semi-tropical paradise
Honor Spanish settlers
Reflect its geography
Honor local leaders
8. What major event marked a significant financial crisis in Orange County history?
1987 Stock Market Crash
2008 Financial Crisis
1994 Bankruptcy Filing
1929 Great Depression
9. What major theme park was opened in Anaheim in 1955?
Knott's Berry Farm
Disneyland
Universal Studios
SeaWorld
10. Which county lies directly to the north of Orange County?
Los Angeles County
San Bernardino
Riverside County
San Diego County
11. What cultural group were the first inhabitants of Orange County?
Juaneño and Gabrielino tribes
Ohlone and Pomo tribes
Miwok and Yurok tribes
Chumash and Kumeyaay
12. What prompted the creation of Orange County?
Referendum in 1889
State legislation in 1870
Federal mandate in 1880
Local ordinance in 1890