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History of Fairbanks, Alaska
  • 1. When was Fairbanks, Alaska founded?
A) 1901
B) 2000
C) 1800
D) 1950
  • 2. Which river is Fairbanks located along?
A) Susitna River
B) Chena River
C) Tanana 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) 1925
C) 1910
D) 1903
  • 5. What is the name of the university located in Fairbanks?
A) Northern Alaska University
B) Fairbanks State University
C) Fairbanks College
D) University of Alaska Fairbanks
  • 6. Which famous author wrote about visiting Fairbanks in 1915?
A) Mark Twain
B) Ernest Hemingway
C) J.K. Rowling
D) Jack London
  • 7. What is the lowest recorded temperature in Fairbanks?
A) -66°F
B) -10°F
C) -90°F
D) -32°F
  • 8. What national park is located near Fairbanks?
A) Grand Canyon National Park
B) Yosemite National Park
C) Denali National Park
D) Yellowstone 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 Iceberg City
C) The Last Frontier City
D) The Golden Heart City
  • 11. Which natural disaster caused significant damage to Fairbanks in 1967?
A) Wildfire
B) Earthquake
C) Flood
D) Tornado
  • 12. What type of climate does Fairbanks have?
A) Subarctic
B) Desert
C) Temperate
D) Tropical
  • 13. Which of the following is a major economic activity in Fairbanks today?
A) Mining
B) Agriculture
C) Logging
D) Tourism
  • 14. What is the highest recorded temperature in Fairbanks?
A) 99°F
B) 80°F
C) 120°F
D) 110°F
  • 15. What is the name of the major road connecting Fairbanks to Anchorage?
A) Parks Highway
B) Alaska Highway
C) Glacier Highway
D) Gold Rush Highway
  • 16. What is the aurora borealis commonly referred to as in Fairbanks?
A) Arctic Sparkle
B) Northern Lights
C) Midnight Sun
D) Polar Glow
  • 17. Which Native Alaskan group has a strong cultural presence in the Fairbanks area?
A) Yup'ik
B) Athabascan
C) Inupiat
D) Aleut
  • 18. Which famous dog sled race starts in Fairbanks?
A) Iditarod
B) Serum Run
C) All-Alaska Sweepstakes
D) Yukon Quest
  • 19. In which year did Fairbanks experience a devastating flood that reshaped the cityscape?
A) 1985
B) 1967
C) 1950
D) 1975
  • 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) World Ice Art Championships
B) Gold Rush Days
C) Alaska Day Festival
D) Midnight Sun Festival
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