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History of Fairbanks, Alaska
  • 1. When was Fairbanks, Alaska founded?
A) 1901
B) 1800
C) 2000
D) 1950
  • 2. Which river is Fairbanks located along?
A) Yukon River
B) Susitna River
C) Tanana River
D) Chena River
  • 3. What event led to the rapid growth of Fairbanks in the early 1900s?
A) Military Base Establishment
B) Oil Discovery
C) Gold Rush
D) Railroad Construction
  • 4. In what year did Fairbanks become incorporated as a city?
A) 1910
B) 1925
C) 1935
D) 1903
  • 5. What is the name of the university located in Fairbanks?
A) Northern Alaska University
B) University of Alaska Fairbanks
C) Fairbanks College
D) Fairbanks State University
  • 6. Which famous author wrote about visiting Fairbanks in 1915?
A) Mark Twain
B) J.K. Rowling
C) Ernest Hemingway
D) Jack London
  • 7. What is the lowest recorded temperature in Fairbanks?
A) -90°F
B) -10°F
C) -32°F
D) -66°F
  • 8. What national park is located near Fairbanks?
A) Yellowstone National Park
B) Denali National Park
C) Grand Canyon National Park
D) Yosemite National Park
  • 9. Which military base in Fairbanks is home to the United States Army's Northern Warfare Training Center?
A) Fort Wainwright
B) Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
C) Eielson Air Force Base
D) Elmendorf Air Force Base
  • 10. What is the unofficial nickname of Fairbanks due to its cold winters?
A) The Midnight Sun City
B) The Last Frontier City
C) The Iceberg City
D) The Golden Heart City
  • 11. Which natural disaster caused significant damage to Fairbanks in 1967?
A) Wildfire
B) Flood
C) Earthquake
D) Tornado
  • 12. What type of climate does Fairbanks have?
A) Desert
B) Temperate
C) Tropical
D) Subarctic
  • 13. Which of the following is a major economic activity in Fairbanks today?
A) Tourism
B) Logging
C) Agriculture
D) Mining
  • 14. What is the highest recorded temperature in Fairbanks?
A) 99°F
B) 110°F
C) 80°F
D) 120°F
  • 15. What is the name of the major road connecting Fairbanks to Anchorage?
A) Gold Rush Highway
B) Parks Highway
C) Glacier Highway
D) Alaska Highway
  • 16. What is the aurora borealis commonly referred to as in Fairbanks?
A) Northern Lights
B) Polar Glow
C) Arctic Sparkle
D) Midnight Sun
  • 17. Which Native Alaskan group has a strong cultural presence in the Fairbanks area?
A) Inupiat
B) Yup'ik
C) Athabascan
D) Aleut
  • 18. Which famous dog sled race starts in Fairbanks?
A) Serum Run
B) Iditarod
C) All-Alaska Sweepstakes
D) Yukon Quest
  • 19. In which year did Fairbanks experience a devastating flood that reshaped the cityscape?
A) 1950
B) 1985
C) 1967
D) 1975
  • 20. What is the most common mode of transportation in Fairbanks during winter?
A) Snowmobile
B) Bicycle
C) Dog sled
D) Car
  • 21. What is the main annual festival held in Fairbanks celebrating the winter season?
A) Midnight Sun Festival
B) Alaska Day Festival
C) World Ice Art Championships
D) Gold Rush Days
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