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