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