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