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