History of Palm Beach County, Florida
- 1. When was Palm Beach County officially established?
A) 1909
B) 1850
C) 1970
D) 1925
- 2. Which famous inventor had a winter estate in Palm Beach County?
A) Alexander Graham Bell
B) Benjamin Franklin
C) Nikola Tesla
D) Thomas Edison
- 3. Which famous resort opened in Palm Beach in 1896?
A) PGA National Resort & Spa
B) Eau Palm Beach
C) Mar-a-Lago
D) The Breakers
- 4. Palm Beach County is named after which palm tree species found in the area?
A) Coconut palm
B) Cabbage palm
C) Date palm
D) Royal palm
- 5. Which wealthy industrialist was a prominent figure in the development of Palm Beach County in the early 20th century?
A) Andrew Carnegie
B) J.P. Morgan
C) Henry Flagler
D) John D. Rockefeller
- 6. What architectural style is prominent in the historic buildings of Palm Beach?
A) Mediterranean Revival
B) Colonial
C) Art Deco
D) Victorian
- 7. What is the largest city in Palm Beach County by population?
A) Boca Raton
B) West Palm Beach
C) Boynton Beach
D) Wellington
- 8. Which famous golfer was involved in designing several golf courses in Palm Beach County?
A) Tiger Woods
B) Jack Nicklaus
C) Arnold Palmer
D) Phil Mickelson
- 9. What is the name of the barrier island that separates the Intracoastal Waterway from the Atlantic Ocean in Palm Beach County?
A) Hutchinson Island
B) Palm Beach Island
C) Singer Island
D) Jupiter Island
- 10. Which natural disaster struck Palm Beach County in 1928, causing significant damage and loss of life?
A) Wilma Hurricane
B) Katrina Hurricane
C) Andrew Hurricane
D) Okeechobee Hurricane
- 11. What is the name of the natural area in Palm Beach County that is a haven for birdwatching enthusiasts?
A) Phipps Park
B) Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
C) Burt Reynolds Park
D) Okeeheelee Park
- 12. Which body of water is Palm Beach County located beside?
A) Lake Okeechobee
B) Atlantic Ocean
C) Mississippi River
D) Gulf of Mexico
- 13. In what year did the Palm Beach International Airport open?
A) 1980
B) 2001
C) 1955
D) 1936
- 14. How many incorporated municipalities are in Palm Beach County?
A) 20
B) 39
C) 72
D) 55
- 15. What famous golf tournament takes place annually in Palm Beach County?
A) Honda Classic
B) Ryder Cup
C) US Open
D) Master's Tournament
- 16. What is the name of the lighthouse located in Palm Beach County that dates back to the 19th century?
A) Ponce Inlet Lighthouse
B) Cape Canaveral Lighthouse
C) Key Biscayne Lighthouse
D) Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse
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