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What Do You Know About San Francisco?

How much do you know about this famous Californian city?

Shai K. 3/22/2023

San Francisco isn't one of the largest cities in the the USA, nor is it the capital city of a state. Yet, it is a city with a lot of fame to its name around the world, mainly as a beautiful and vivacious city, home to many cultures and people. How much do you know about this fascinating Californian city?

What year was the city of San Francisco founded?

1776

1846

1824

1705

What is the steep and winding street in San Francisco famous for its picturesque views?

Lombard Street

Main Street

Market Street

Filbert Street

Which natural disaster had a profound impact on San Francisco in 1906?

Earthquake

Fire

Civil war

Tsunami

What was the name of the infamous prison located on an island in the San Francisco Bay?

Rikers Island

Alcatraz Island

Angel Island

Angola Island

In what district is San Francisco's "Chinatown" located?

North Beach

Financial District

Russian Hill

Nob Hill

What major tech conference is held annually in San Francisco?

TechCrunch Disrupt

Web Summit

SXSW

CES

What popular park in San Francisco spans over 1,000 acres?

Golden Gate Park

Dolores Park

Buena Vista Park

Presidental Park

What is the name of the famous San Francisco cable car line that runs from Union Square to Fisherman's Wharf?

Van Ness Avenue Line

Powell-Mason Line

California Street Line

Powell-Hyde Line

What is the population of San Francisco?

Around 800,000

Around 2.5 million

Around 3.2 million

Around 4.9 million

In terms of population density, how does San Francisco rank among major US cities?

2nd

1st

5th

12th

Which group constitutes the largest ethnic minority in San Francisco?

African Americans

Native Americans

Hispanic or Latino Americans

Asian Americans

What is the origin of the name "San Francisco"?

Named after the Christian saint

Named after the discoverer of the area

Named after a Greek word meaning: "Bay"

Named after a Latin word meaning: "Open to sea"

When was the Golden Gate Bridge built?

1933

1893

1903

1913

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