Florida Quiz

1. Who claimed Florida for Spain?
  • Correct Answer: Juan Ponce de Leon

2. Who founded the city of St. Augustine?
  • Correct Answer: Pedro Menendez de Aviles

3. When did Spain cede Florida to USA?
  • Correct Answer: 1821

4. When was the Third Seminole War?
  • Correct Answer: 1855-1858

5. Which ocean is to the east of Florida?
  • Correct Answer: Atlantic

6. Which is the capital of Florida?
  • Correct Answer: Tallahassee

7. Who was Florida’s governor in 2000?
  • Correct Answer: Jeb Bush

8. Who was Florida’s secretary of state in 2000?
  • Correct Answer: Katherine Harris

9. What is the area of Florida?
  • Correct Answer: 58,599 sq. mi.

10. Where is John F. Kennedy Space Centre?
  • Correct Answer: Cape Canaveral

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