Los Angeles History

Question 1

Which Mattel product debuts in L.A. in 1959?

Accepted Answer

Barbie

Question 2

In 1841, what was the population of Los Angeles

Accepted Answer

141

Question 3

"El Pueblo Sobre el Rio de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Angeles del Río de Porciúncula" is the original name of L.A.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

In 1923, which young cartoonist arrived in L.A. with $40 in his pocket?

Accepted Answer

Walt Disney

Question 5

In 1918 Brothers Sam, Jack, Harry and Albert Warner founded which Hollywood Studio?

Accepted Answer

Warner Bros.

Question 6

In what year did the Brooklyn Dodgers move to L.A.?

Accepted Answer

1958

Question 7

In 1771, Father Junipero Sera founded which mission?

Accepted Answer

San Gabriel

Question 8

What is the second ever area code in L.A.?

Accepted Answer

818

Question 9

In about 500 A.D., who drove out the Chumash?

Accepted Answer

The Tongva

Question 10

What does Simon Rodia complete in 1954?

Accepted Answer

Watts Towers

Question 11

In n Out opens its first location in 1948 in which city?

Accepted Answer

Baldwin Park

Question 12

In 38,000 B.C., where did ancient animals get trapped?

Accepted Answer

La Brea Tar Pits

Question 13

Which Museum opened in 1913?

Accepted Answer

Natural History Museum

Question 14

Which street became famous for African-American culture in 1912?

Accepted Answer

Central

Question 15

In 1542, which Portuguese explorer sailed along the coast of California?

Accepted Answer

Juan Cabrillo

Question 16

What is the oldest area code in L.A.?

Accepted Answer

213

Question 17

In 1921, which famous pilot begins taking flying lessons in L.A.?

Accepted Answer

Amelia Earhart

Question 18

In what year does California become a part of the United States?

Accepted Answer

1850

Question 19

Which famous concert venue opened in 1922?

Accepted Answer

Hollywood Bowl

Question 20

In 1960, The Lakers move to L.A. from which city?

Accepted Answer

Minneapolis

Question 21

Who were the inhabitants of L.A. in 8,000 B.C.?

Accepted Answer

The Chumash

Question 22

Which professional soccer team begins its first season in 2018?

Accepted Answer

Los Angeles Football Club

Question 23

Which world famous icon was built in L.A. in 1923?

Accepted Answer

Hollywood Sign

Question 24

Which university was founded in 1929?

Accepted Answer

UCLA

Question 25

Which is the largest art museum in the western United States?

Accepted Answer

LACMA

Question 26

The first permitted gay parade in the world takes place on Hollywood Boulevard in 1970.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 27

Ciclavia is the largest open streets event in the United States.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 28

In 1880, which university is founded in L.A.?

Accepted Answer

USC

Question 29

When did street lights first arrive to L.A.?

Accepted Answer

1868

Question 30

What is the first college that was founded in L.A. in 1865?

Accepted Answer

Loyola Marymount

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