What is San Francisco and its surrounding areas called?
The Bay Area
What happened to the 3 people who escaped from Alcatraz?
We don't know
Where is the oldest operating lighthouse on the west coast located?
Alcatraz island
Why were denim jeans invented?
gold rush, miners needed strong and comfortable pants
True or False: San Francisco has the largest Chinese community outside of China in the world
False; largest in North America
What is the name of the novel that California is named after?
Las Sergas de Esplandian
What is a nickname for California? (The ________ State)
The Golden State
Who were denim jeans invented by?
Levi Strauss
How long does it take the Golden Gate Bridge to be painted?
4 years
Name a famous attraction in LA
Hollywood sign, Paramount Pictures, Universal and Warner Brothers, Disney, Disneyland, Walk of Fame, TCL Chinese Theatre of celebrities handprints and footprint
What is the capital city of California?
Sacramento
True or False: The Beatle's last ever public appearance was in San Francisco
False; last ever concert, public appearance was on top of the Apple Music building in London
True or False: The cable car is the only moving National Historic Landmark
True
Where was the first fortune cookie made?
San Francisco's Golden Gate Park
What stopped prisoners from escaping Alcatraz?
island, sharks, strong currents, cold water
How many professional sports teams are there in California?
18
What is a nickname of San Francisco?
City by the Bay
What is the biggest city in California called?
LA
What is the second largest city in California?
San Diego
What color was the Golden Gate Bridge supposed to be colored?
Gray
What city is called "The birthplace of California"?
San Diego
Name three famous beaches in California
Santa Cruz, Venice Beach, La Jolla, Malibu, Santa Monica, Laguna Beach, Point Reyes, Monterrey, Cambria, Coronado Beach, Carmel Beach, Newport Beach
True or False: The cable car is the world's last manually operated cable car system.
True
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