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Top 20 most intriguing California trivia questions to ask using LivePolls

Welcome to California trivia! This great state offers so much to explore and experience. From the urban attractions of Hollywood and San Francisco to the stunning national parks, there is no shortage of things to do and see in California. With its varied landscape, diverse culture, and long history, California has something for everyone. Test your knowledge by answering questions about the famous landmarks, culture, and geography of the Golden State. So, let's get started and see just how much you know about California!


1) What is the capital of California?

  • Los Angeles
  • San Francisco
  • Sacramento
  • San Diego

2) What is the official state flower of California?

  • Poppy
  • Sunflower
  • Rose
  • Daisy

3) In what year did California become a state?

  • 1849
  • 1880
  • 1854
  • 1850

4) What is the state mammal of California?

  • Grizzly Bear
  • Wolf
  • Cat
  • Coyote

5) What is the highest elevation point in California?

  • Mount Whitney
  • Mount Shasta
  • Mount Diablo
  • Mount San Jacinto

6) What is the largest lake in California?

  • Lake Tahoe
  • Clear Lake
  • Mono Lake
  • Salton Sea

7) What is the state bird of California?

  • Hummingbird
  • California Quail
  • Blue Jay
  • Hawk

8) How many National Parks are there in California?

  • 8
  • 5
  • 10
  • 12

9) What is the official color of California?

  • Blue
  • Green
  • Red
  • Gold

10) Who founded the city of Los Angeles?

  • Manuel Pamplona
  • Gaspar de Portola
  • Juan Bautista de Anza
  • Felipe de Neve

11) What California mountain range is commonly referred to as The Sierras?

  • Modoc Plateau
  • San Gabriel Mountains
  • White Mountains
  • Sierra Nevada

12) How many counties are in California?

  • 48
  • 58
  • 66
  • 78

13) What is the state fish of California?

  • Steelhead Trout
  • Salmon
  • Halibut
  • Striped Bass

14) What is the official state rock of California?

  • Granite
  • Serpentinite
  • Shale
  • Quartz

15) What is the state tree of California?

  • Live Oak
  • California Redwood
  • Giant Sequoia
  • Ponderosa Pine

16) When was the California Gold Rush?

  • 1848-1855
  • 1848-1851
  • 1849-1855
  • 1849-1851

17) Who is the current governor of California?

  • Arnold Schwarzenegger
  • Jerry Brown
  • Gavin Newsom
  • Pete Wilson

18) What is the state nickname of California?

  • The Bear State
  • The Golden State
  • The Apple State
  • The Valley of the Moon State

19) What is the most populous city in California?

  • Los Angeles
  • San Diego
  • San Francisco
  • Sacramento

20) What is the largest desert in California?

  • Owens Valley
  • Sonoran Desert
  • Mojave Desert
  • Salton Desert

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