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Category 3010 - Question 1
What is the nickname for Florida?
The sunshine state.
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What is the nickname for Florida?
The sunshine state.
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Category 3010 - Question 2
What is the official state song of Florida? Who wrote it? When?
Old Folks at Home (AKA Swanee River) is a minstrel song written by Stephen Foster in 1851. It has been the official state song of Florida since 1935, although the original lyrics were revised in 2008.
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What is the official state song of Florida? Who wrote it? When?
Old Folks at Home (AKA Swanee River) is a minstrel song written by Stephen Foster in 1851. It has been the official state song of Florida since 1935, although the original lyrics were revised in 2008.
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Category 3010 - Question 3
What is the state beverage for Florida? When was it proclaimed?
The Florida legislature designated orange juice as the official state beverage in 1967.
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What is the state beverage for Florida? When was it proclaimed?
The Florida legislature designated orange juice as the official state beverage in 1967.
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Category 3010 - Question 4
What is the state wildflower for Florida?
The delicate native flower Coreopsis, commonly known as tickseed, is the official state of Florida Wildflower. It blooms in abundance in mid-May, at the Big Flats Marsh in Myakka River State Park.
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What is the state wildflower for Florida?
The delicate native flower Coreopsis, commonly known as tickseed, is the official state of Florida Wildflower. It blooms in abundance in mid-May, at the Big Flats Marsh in Myakka River State Park.
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Category 3010 - Question 5
What is the state freshwater fish of Florida? Where are they found?
Largemouth bass usually live in quiet waters that contain bountiful vegetation.
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What is the state freshwater fish of Florida? Where are they found?
Largemouth bass usually live in quiet waters that contain bountiful vegetation.
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Category 3010 - Question 6
What is Florida's state reptile?
Long an unofficial symbol of the state, the American Alligator originally symbolized Florida's extensive untamed wilderness and swamps. In 1987 the Florida legislature designated it as the official state reptile.
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What is Florida's state reptile?
Long an unofficial symbol of the state, the American Alligator originally symbolized Florida's extensive untamed wilderness and swamps. In 1987 the Florida legislature designated it as the official state reptile.
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Category 3010 - Question 7
What is the state marine mammal of Florida? What's another name for it?
The manatee (Trichechus manatus) is also called a sea cow. It's a gray, waterplant-eating, gentle giant that can reach eight to fourteen feet in length and can weigh more than a ton. In 1975, it was designated the state marine mammal.
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What is the state marine mammal of Florida? What's another name for it?
The manatee (Trichechus manatus) is also called a sea cow. It's a gray, waterplant-eating, gentle giant that can reach eight to fourteen feet in length and can weigh more than a ton. In 1975, it was designated the state marine mammal.
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Category 3010 - Question 8
What is the Florida state dessert?
Florida's famed Key Lime Pie was designated as the official state dessert in 2006. It's one of America's most-loved regional desserts.
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What is the Florida state dessert?
Florida's famed Key Lime Pie was designated as the official state dessert in 2006. It's one of America's most-loved regional desserts.
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Category 3010 - Question 9
What is the state tree of Florida?
The sabal palm tree. It has many uses, including food, medicine, and landscaping. The 1953 Florida legislature designated the sabal palm as the state tree. The 1970 legislature mandated that the sabal palm should replace the cocoa palm on the state seal.
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What is the state tree of Florida?
The sabal palm tree. It has many uses, including food, medicine, and landscaping. The 1953 Florida legislature designated the sabal palm as the state tree. The 1970 legislature mandated that the sabal palm should replace the cocoa palm on the state seal.
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Category 3010 - Question 10
The Florida State Quarter highlights three important parts of Florida history. What are they?
The space program, a Spanish sailing ship and a beach with palm trees.
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The Florida State Quarter highlights three important parts of Florida history. What are they?
The space program, a Spanish sailing ship and a beach with palm trees.
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Category 3010 - Question 11
What is the Florida State saltwater fish?
The Florida legislature adopted the Atlantic sailfish as the state's official saltwater fish in 1975.
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What is the Florida State saltwater fish?
The Florida legislature adopted the Atlantic sailfish as the state's official saltwater fish in 1975.
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Category 3010 - Question 12
What is the only place in the world where both alligators and crocodiles live together?
The Florida Everglades.
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What is the only place in the world where both alligators and crocodiles live together?
The Florida Everglades.
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Category 3010 - Question 13
Name a historic neighborhood in Tampa, Florida that was populated by immigrants, mainly from Cuba, Spain, and Italy? Who founded it?
Ybor City became a center for Cuban exiles and political activity because of its proximity to Cuba and its large Cuban immigrant population. It was founded in the 1880s by Vicente Martinez-Ybor and other cigar manufacturers.
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Name a historic neighborhood in Tampa, Florida that was populated by immigrants, mainly from Cuba, Spain, and Italy? Who founded it?
Ybor City became a center for Cuban exiles and political activity because of its proximity to Cuba and its large Cuban immigrant population. It was founded in the 1880s by Vicente Martinez-Ybor and other cigar manufacturers.
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Category 3010 - Question 14
Who was the first European to explore Florida? Where did he land? When?
Juan Ponce de Leon made an expedition in 1513. He was on a mission by the Spanish King to explore the New World in search of gold and riches. The place of landing is disputed, but many believe it occurred at or near St. Augustine.
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Who was the first European to explore Florida? Where did he land? When?
Juan Ponce de Leon made an expedition in 1513. He was on a mission by the Spanish King to explore the New World in search of gold and riches. The place of landing is disputed, but many believe it occurred at or near St. Augustine.
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Category 3010 - Question 15
Prior to his Florida expedition, Juan Ponce de León had joined another expedition to America. Which one was it? When?
He first came to the Americas on the second expedition of Christopher Columbus in 1493.
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Prior to his Florida expedition, Juan Ponce de León had joined another expedition to America. Which one was it? When?
He first came to the Americas on the second expedition of Christopher Columbus in 1493.
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Category 3010 - Question 16
What are the names of the three ships in Juan Ponce de León's fleet?
His ships were named The Santiago, The San Cristobal and The Santa Maria de la Consolacion.
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What are the names of the three ships in Juan Ponce de León's fleet?
His ships were named The Santiago, The San Cristobal and The Santa Maria de la Consolacion.
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Category 3010 - Question 17
Who named Florida? Where did the name come from? What does it mean?
Ponce de Leon called it La Florida, the Spanish name for covered with flowers.
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Who named Florida? Where did the name come from? What does it mean?
Ponce de Leon called it La Florida, the Spanish name for covered with flowers.
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Category 3010 - Question 18
Who is another famous Spanish explorer of Florida? What is he well-known for? When did he arrive?
In 1539, Hernando de Soto led the first European expedition deep into the territory of the modern-day United States (through Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and possibly Arkansas). He is also the first European documented as having crossed the Mississippi River.
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Who is another famous Spanish explorer of Florida? What is he well-known for? When did he arrive?
In 1539, Hernando de Soto led the first European expedition deep into the territory of the modern-day United States (through Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and possibly Arkansas). He is also the first European documented as having crossed the Mississippi River.
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Category 3010 - Question 19
When did Florida become a territory and when did it become the twenty seventh state?
It became a territory in 1822 and was admitted as a slave state on March 3, 1845. Formal U.S. occupation had begun in 1821. General Andrew Jackson, hero of the War of 1812, was appointed military governor.
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When did Florida become a territory and when did it become the twenty seventh state?
It became a territory in 1822 and was admitted as a slave state on March 3, 1845. Formal U.S. occupation had begun in 1821. General Andrew Jackson, hero of the War of 1812, was appointed military governor.
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Category 3010 - Question 20
What famous English explorer attacked Spanish settlements. When? What was this explorer famous for?
In 1585 Sir Frances Drake looted and burned St. Augustine, Florida. Drake is best known for circumnavigating Earth between 1577–80.
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What famous English explorer attacked Spanish settlements. When? What was this explorer famous for?
In 1585 Sir Frances Drake looted and burned St. Augustine, Florida. Drake is best known for circumnavigating Earth between 1577–80.
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Category 3010 - Question 21
What happened in regards to Florida as part of the Treaty of Paris? What was The Treaty of Paris? When was it signed?
The Treaty of Paris officially ended the American Revolutionary War. It was signed on Sept 3, 1783. Spain traded Florida to the Kingdom of Great Britain for control of Havana, Cuba, which the British had captured during during the Seven Year war.
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What happened in regards to Florida as part of the Treaty of Paris? What was The Treaty of Paris? When was it signed?
The Treaty of Paris officially ended the American Revolutionary War. It was signed on Sept 3, 1783. Spain traded Florida to the Kingdom of Great Britain for control of Havana, Cuba, which the British had captured during during the Seven Year war.
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Category 3010 - Question 22
What is the state animal of Florida? What sports team is named after this animal?
The panther is the state animal. The Florida Panthers is the name of an NHL hockey team.
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What is the state animal of Florida? What sports team is named after this animal?
The panther is the state animal. The Florida Panthers is the name of an NHL hockey team.
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Category 3010 - Question 23
What is the state bird of Florida
The mocking bird.
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What is the state bird of Florida
The mocking bird.
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Category 3010 - Question 24
What are the four largest rivers in Florida? What river is referenced in the official state song of Florida?
The largest rivers in Florida are The St. Johns River, the Choctawhatchee River, the Escambia River, and the Apalachicola River. The Suwannee River is referenced in the song Old Folks at Home, the official state song.
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What are the four largest rivers in Florida? What river is referenced in the official state song of Florida?
The largest rivers in Florida are The St. Johns River, the Choctawhatchee River, the Escambia River, and the Apalachicola River. The Suwannee River is referenced in the song Old Folks at Home, the official state song.
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Category 3010 - Question 25
What are some of the best known State or National Parks in Florida? Which one is on two important lists?
Among the best known parks include Alafia River State Park, Big Cypress National Preserve and Everglades National Park.
Everglades national park was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1979, and the Ramsar Convention included the park on its list of Wetlands of International Importance in 1987.
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What are some of the best known State or National Parks in Florida? Which one is on two important lists?
Among the best known parks include Alafia River State Park, Big Cypress National Preserve and Everglades National Park.
Everglades national park was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1979, and the Ramsar Convention included the park on its list of Wetlands of International Importance in 1987.
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Category 3010 - Question 26
Name two of America’s most famous writers that lived in Key West. What are some of their best known works?
Ernest Hemingway wrote For Whom the Bell Tolls and The Old Man and the Sea.
Robert Frost is known for his poetry, including The Road not Taken and Nothing Gold Can Stay.
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Name two of America’s most famous writers that lived in Key West. What are some of their best known works?
Ernest Hemingway wrote For Whom the Bell Tolls and The Old Man and the Sea.
Robert Frost is known for his poetry, including The Road not Taken and Nothing Gold Can Stay.
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Category 3010 - Question 27
What famous bar did Ernest Hemmingway frequent in Key West? It was the inspiration for a location in what novel? Who owned the bar?
Sloppy Joe's bar is believed to be the inspiration for Freddy's in Hemingway's Key West centered novel To Have and Have Not. His buddy Joe Russell owned it.
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What famous bar did Ernest Hemmingway frequent in Key West? It was the inspiration for a location in what novel? Who owned the bar?
Sloppy Joe's bar is believed to be the inspiration for Freddy's in Hemingway's Key West centered novel To Have and Have Not. His buddy Joe Russell owned it.
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Category 3010 - Question 28
What annual event is held at Sloppy Joe’s in Key West Florida?
A Hemingway look-alike contest.
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What annual event is held at Sloppy Joe’s in Key West Florida?
A Hemingway look-alike contest.
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Category 3010 - Question 29
What was the origin of Sloppy Joe's bar in Key West Florida?
The official beginning of what would become Sloppy Joe's Bar was December 5, 1933, the day Prohibition was repealed. Before that it had been a speakeasy (an illicit establishment).
It went through two name changes and a sudden change of location before it became the Sloppy Joe's seen by millions of visitors to Florida.
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What was the origin of Sloppy Joe's bar in Key West Florida?
The official beginning of what would become Sloppy Joe's Bar was December 5, 1933, the day Prohibition was repealed. Before that it had been a speakeasy (an illicit establishment).
It went through two name changes and a sudden change of location before it became the Sloppy Joe's seen by millions of visitors to Florida.
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Category 3010 - Question 30
Robert Frost wintered in Florida. What yearly festival bears his name? Where is it held?
A yearly Robert Frost poetry festival is held on the grounds of the cottage where he stayed in Key West, Florida.
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Robert Frost wintered in Florida. What yearly festival bears his name? Where is it held?
A yearly Robert Frost poetry festival is held on the grounds of the cottage where he stayed in Key West, Florida.
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Category 3010 - Question 31
Which side did Florida support in the American War of Independence?
Florida seceded from the Union after what President was elected? When?
Florida supported Great Britain in the war of independence.
In January 1861, Florida became the third Southern state to secede from the Union after the November 1860 electoral victory of Abraham Lincoln. This was just before the start of the American Civil War.
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Which side did Florida support in the American War of Independence?
Florida seceded from the Union after what President was elected? When?
Florida supported Great Britain in the war of independence.
In January 1861, Florida became the third Southern state to secede from the Union after the November 1860 electoral victory of Abraham Lincoln. This was just before the start of the American Civil War.
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Category 3010 - Question 32
What was the original Spanish name for Key West? Where did this name originate?
Spanish settlers originally called Key West Cayo Hueso. This translates to bone island and refers to the bones of the Calusa Indians who had once lived in the Florida Keys.
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What was the original Spanish name for Key West? Where did this name originate?
Spanish settlers originally called Key West Cayo Hueso. This translates to bone island and refers to the bones of the Calusa Indians who had once lived in the Florida Keys.
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Category 3010 - Question 33
What is Key West formed on? What is the difference between an island and a key?
The Florida Keys are made of limestone. They are remnants of ancient coral reefs (Upper Keys) and sand bars (Lower Keys).
Islands are either formed by volcanic action, or are part of a continental plate floating on top of the Earth's mantle. Keys are sandy, low-elevation islands that form on top of coral reefs.
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What is Key West formed on? What is the difference between an island and a key?
The Florida Keys are made of limestone. They are remnants of ancient coral reefs (Upper Keys) and sand bars (Lower Keys).
Islands are either formed by volcanic action, or are part of a continental plate floating on top of the Earth's mantle. Keys are sandy, low-elevation islands that form on top of coral reefs.
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Category 3010 - Question 34
What islands are part of Key West?
Key West is made up of the island of Key West, combined with all or parts of the separate islands of Dredgers Key, Fleming Key, Sunset Key, and the northern part of Stock Island.
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What islands are part of Key West?
Key West is made up of the island of Key West, combined with all or parts of the separate islands of Dredgers Key, Fleming Key, Sunset Key, and the northern part of Stock Island.
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Category 3010 - Question 35
Panama City Beach is located on the Gulf of Mexico. It's known for its sandy beaches, making it another popular destination for spring break. What is their city motto?
The city motto of panama City Beach is world’s most beautiful beaches.
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Panama City Beach is located on the Gulf of Mexico. It's known for its sandy beaches, making it another popular destination for spring break. What is their city motto?
The city motto of panama City Beach is world’s most beautiful beaches.
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Category 3010 - Question 36
Besides the beaches, what are some of the other popular tourist attractions of Panama City Beach?
The city hosts Ripley’s Believe or Not Museum, Water Planet (swim with dolphins tours), ZooWorld Zoological and Botanical Conservatory and Gulf World marine park.
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Besides the beaches, what are some of the other popular tourist attractions of Panama City Beach?
The city hosts Ripley’s Believe or Not Museum, Water Planet (swim with dolphins tours), ZooWorld Zoological and Botanical Conservatory and Gulf World marine park.
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Category 3010 - Question 37
Walt Disney World has four major theme Parks in Orlando. Name them?
Disney hosts Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Epcot, and Hollywood Studios in Orlando.
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Walt Disney World has four major theme Parks in Orlando. Name them?
Disney hosts Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Epcot, and Hollywood Studios in Orlando.
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Category 3010 - Question 38
What does EPCOT stand for? What is this theme park in Orlando Florida all about? It's often referred to as what?
It stands for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow.
Epcot is dedicated to the celebration of human achievement. This includes technological innovation and international culture. It's often referred to as a permanent world's fair.
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What does EPCOT stand for? What is this theme park in Orlando Florida all about? It's often referred to as what?
It stands for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow.
Epcot is dedicated to the celebration of human achievement. This includes technological innovation and international culture. It's often referred to as a permanent world's fair.
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Category 3010 - Question 39
What attractions form Universal Orlando?
Universal Orlando consists of two theme parks (Universal Studios Florida & Universal's Islands of Adventure) and the Volcano Bay water theme park. There is also an upcoming park called Epic Universe.
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What attractions form Universal Orlando?
Universal Orlando consists of two theme parks (Universal Studios Florida & Universal's Islands of Adventure) and the Volcano Bay water theme park. There is also an upcoming park called Epic Universe.
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Category 3010 - Question 40
What Harry Potter themed park is in Orlando, Florida?
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is a chain of themed areas at Universal Parks & Resorts. It's based on the Harry Potter media franchise.
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What Harry Potter themed park is in Orlando, Florida?
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is a chain of themed areas at Universal Parks & Resorts. It's based on the Harry Potter media franchise.
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Category 3010 - Question 41
Disney World has two Water parks in Orlando, Florida. Name them?
Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach.
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Disney World has two Water parks in Orlando, Florida. Name them?
Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach.
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Category 3010 - Question 42
What is the name of Orlando’s main tourist strip? What is its shortened name?
International Drive is often referred to as I Drive.
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What is the name of Orlando’s main tourist strip? What is its shortened name?
International Drive is often referred to as I Drive.
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Category 3010 - Question 43
Name two of the main First Nation tribes that live in Florida?
The state has the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the Miccosukee Tribe. The Miccosukee were part of the Seminole nation until the mid-20th century, when they organized as an independent tribe. They received federal recognition in 1962.
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Name two of the main First Nation tribes that live in Florida?
The state has the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the Miccosukee Tribe. The Miccosukee were part of the Seminole nation until the mid-20th century, when they organized as an independent tribe. They received federal recognition in 1962.
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Category 3010 - Question 45
What famous hotel chain has hotels named after the Seminole tribe?
There are Seminole Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos in Florida, including the Guitar Hotel in Hollywood, Florida and the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa.
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What famous hotel chain has hotels named after the Seminole tribe?
There are Seminole Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos in Florida, including the Guitar Hotel in Hollywood, Florida and the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa.
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Category 3010 - Question 46
What is the name of the African-themed animal theme park located in the city of Tampa, Florida? Who owns & operates it?
Busch Gardens is owned and operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. It's the second most visited among all SeaWorld parks behind SeaWorld Orlando and is in the top twenty visited parks in North America.
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What is the name of the African-themed animal theme park located in the city of Tampa, Florida? Who owns & operates it?
Busch Gardens is owned and operated by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. It's the second most visited among all SeaWorld parks behind SeaWorld Orlando and is in the top twenty visited parks in North America.
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Category 3010 - Question 47
What are some of the tourist attractions in Tampa, Florida?
Some of the major attractions are Busch Gardens, The Florida Aquarium, and The Museum of Science and History.
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What are some of the tourist attractions in Tampa, Florida?
Some of the major attractions are Busch Gardens, The Florida Aquarium, and The Museum of Science and History.
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Category 3010 - Question 48
Name some more of the tourist attractions in Tampa, Florida?
Other Tampa attractions include the historic Tampa Theatre and The Tampa Museum of Art. There is also Adventure Island Water Park, which is across the street from Busch Gardens.
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Name some more of the tourist attractions in Tampa, Florida?
Other Tampa attractions include the historic Tampa Theatre and The Tampa Museum of Art. There is also Adventure Island Water Park, which is across the street from Busch Gardens.
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Category 3010 - Question 49
What is the name of Donald Trump's resort in Florida? Where is it?
Mar-a-Lago is a resort and national historic landmark in Palm Beach, Florida. The 126-room mansion contains the Mar-a-Lago Club, a members-only club with guest rooms, a spa, and other hotel-style amenities. Donald Trump maintains private quarters in a separate, closed-off area of the house and grounds.
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What is the name of Donald Trump's resort in Florida? Where is it?
Mar-a-Lago is a resort and national historic landmark in Palm Beach, Florida. The 126-room mansion contains the Mar-a-Lago Club, a members-only club with guest rooms, a spa, and other hotel-style amenities. Donald Trump maintains private quarters in a separate, closed-off area of the house and grounds.
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Category 3010 - Question 50
Who built Mar-a-Lago? When was it built and when did Donald Trump purchase it?
It was built from 1924 to 1927 by cereal-company heiress and socialite Marjorie Merriweather Post.
She bequeathed the property to the National Park Service. Trump purchased it for around $10 million in 1985.
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Who built Mar-a-Lago? When was it built and when did Donald Trump purchase it?
It was built from 1924 to 1927 by cereal-company heiress and socialite Marjorie Merriweather Post.
She bequeathed the property to the National Park Service. Trump purchased it for around $10 million in 1985.
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Category 3010 - Question 51
There are 3 Ripley’s Believe it or Not museums in Florida. Where are they? What do they feature?
Ripleys has Florida locations at Orlando, Panama City Beach, and St. Augustine. They feature various oddities on display.
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There are 3 Ripley’s Believe it or Not museums in Florida. Where are they? What do they feature?
Ripleys has Florida locations at Orlando, Panama City Beach, and St. Augustine. They feature various oddities on display.
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Category 3010 - Question 52
Name two French Explorers that traveled to Florida?
In 1562 Jean Ribault explored the area. Two years later, René Goulaine de Laudonnière established Fort Caroline at the mouth of the St. Johns River, near present-day Jacksonville.
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Name two French Explorers that traveled to Florida?
In 1562 Jean Ribault explored the area. Two years later, René Goulaine de Laudonnière established Fort Caroline at the mouth of the St. Johns River, near present-day Jacksonville.
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Category 3010 - Question 53
What is the Florida State saltwater mammal?
The Porpoise or dolphin.
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What is the Florida State saltwater mammal?
The Porpoise or dolphin.
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Category 3010 - Question 54
What is the Florida State saltwater fish?
The 1975 Florida legislature adopted the Atlantic sailfish as the state's official saltwater fish.
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What is the Florida State saltwater fish?
The 1975 Florida legislature adopted the Atlantic sailfish as the state's official saltwater fish.
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Category 3010 - Question 55
What is the Florida State flower?
The orange blossom (Citrus Sinensis) was selected as the state flower by the 1909 legislature. It's one of the most fragrant flowers in Florida. The white flowers perfume the atmosphere throughout central and south Florida during orange blossom time.
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What is the Florida State flower?
The orange blossom (Citrus Sinensis) was selected as the state flower by the 1909 legislature. It's one of the most fragrant flowers in Florida. The white flowers perfume the atmosphere throughout central and south Florida during orange blossom time.
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Category 3010 - Question 56
What is the highest point in Florida? Where is it? How high?
Britton Hill is located in northern Walton County near the town of Lakewood. At 345 feet above sea level, it's the lowest high point in the United States.
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What is the highest point in Florida? Where is it? How high?
Britton Hill is located in northern Walton County near the town of Lakewood. At 345 feet above sea level, it's the lowest high point in the United States.
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Category 3010 - Question 57
What is the capital of Florida? What attractions are in the city?
Tallahassee is the capital. Capitol Tower offers views of the city from its twenty second floor. Cascades Park features the Korean War Memorial. The Museum of Florida History operates the Knott House, which was built in 1843 . It was the temporary headquarters of the Union Army in Tallahassee. There is also Tallahassee Automobile Museum and Mission San Luis de Apalachee, a Spanish Franciscan mission built in 1633.
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What is the capital of Florida? What attractions are in the city?
Tallahassee is the capital. Capitol Tower offers views of the city from its twenty second floor. Cascades Park features the Korean War Memorial. The Museum of Florida History operates the Knott House, which was built in 1843 . It was the temporary headquarters of the Union Army in Tallahassee. There is also Tallahassee Automobile Museum and Mission San Luis de Apalachee, a Spanish Franciscan mission built in 1633.
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Category 3010 - Question 58
One of America’s famous architects built a house in Tallahassee. What is his name? What did he build?
Frank Lloyd Wright designed the Lewis Spring House for George Lewis II, president of The Lewis State Bank.
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One of America’s famous architects built a house in Tallahassee. What is his name? What did he build?
Frank Lloyd Wright designed the Lewis Spring House for George Lewis II, president of The Lewis State Bank.
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Category 3010 - Question 59
Who was Florida's first first African-American millionaire? What business was he in?
Abraham Lincoln Lewis founded the Afro-American Life Insurance Company in Jacksonville, Florida. He also founded the National Register-listed community of American Beach. It was a prestigious vacation spot for blacks during the period of racial segregation.
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Who was Florida's first first African-American millionaire? What business was he in?
Abraham Lincoln Lewis founded the Afro-American Life Insurance Company in Jacksonville, Florida. He also founded the National Register-listed community of American Beach. It was a prestigious vacation spot for blacks during the period of racial segregation.
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Category 3010 - Question 60
Name an influential leader of the Seminole people in Florida?
Osceola (1804 – 1838) was named Billy Powell at birth in Alabama. He became an influential leader of the Seminole people in Florida. His mother was Muscogee, and his great-grandfather was a Scotsman, James McQueen.
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Name an influential leader of the Seminole people in Florida?
Osceola (1804 – 1838) was named Billy Powell at birth in Alabama. He became an influential leader of the Seminole people in Florida. His mother was Muscogee, and his great-grandfather was a Scotsman, James McQueen.
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Category 3010 - Question 61
What NBA basketball teams are in Florida?
The Miami Heat and The Orlando Magic.
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What NBA basketball teams are in Florida?
The Miami Heat and The Orlando Magic.
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Category 3010 - Question 62
Name the famous recording studio in Miami, Florida. Who founded it? Name some of the famous albums that have been recorded there.
Criteria Studios is where part of Fleetwood Mac's Rumors and The Eagles' Hotel California was recorded. It was founded in 1958 by musician Mack Emerman. Many other musical acts have recorded there.
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Name the famous recording studio in Miami, Florida. Who founded it? Name some of the famous albums that have been recorded there.
Criteria Studios is where part of Fleetwood Mac's Rumors and The Eagles' Hotel California was recorded. It was founded in 1958 by musician Mack Emerman. Many other musical acts have recorded there.
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Category 3010 - Question 63
What famous musician lived in Key West, Florida and wrote about beach life? What is one of his biggest hits?
Jimmy Buffet is perhaps best known for his hit Margaritaville.
He's taken advantage of his fan following for his music to launch several business ventures. He opened the Margaritaville Cafe in Key West, Florida, in 1985.
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What famous musician lived in Key West, Florida and wrote about beach life? What is one of his biggest hits?
Jimmy Buffet is perhaps best known for his hit Margaritaville.
He's taken advantage of his fan following for his music to launch several business ventures. He opened the Margaritaville Cafe in Key West, Florida, in 1985.
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Category 3010 - Question 64
Some of the founders of southern rock originated in Jacksonville, Florida. Name them?
The Allman Brothers, Molly Hatchet, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and 38 Special all originated in Jacksonville, Florida.
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Some of the founders of southern rock originated in Jacksonville, Florida. Name them?
The Allman Brothers, Molly Hatchet, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and 38 Special all originated in Jacksonville, Florida.
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Category 3010 - Question 65
Three Van Zant brothers are/were involved in southern rock. What bands are/were they part of?
Ronnie Van Zant was one of the founding members of Lynyrd Skynyrd. His brother, Johnny Van Zant, took over lead vocals after Ronnie died in a plane crash in 1977. Donnie Van Zant is a founding member of 38 Special. The Van Zant house in Jacksonville, Florida has been designated as a historical site.
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Three Van Zant brothers are/were involved in southern rock. What bands are/were they part of?
Ronnie Van Zant was one of the founding members of Lynyrd Skynyrd. His brother, Johnny Van Zant, took over lead vocals after Ronnie died in a plane crash in 1977. Donnie Van Zant is a founding member of 38 Special. The Van Zant house in Jacksonville, Florida has been designated as a historical site.
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Category 3010 - Question 66
Name the baseball field that is across Dale Mabry Highway from Raymond James Stadium, home of the National Football League's Tampa Bay Buccaneers? What was its original name?
George M. Steinbrenner Field was formerly known as Legends Field.
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Name the baseball field that is across Dale Mabry Highway from Raymond James Stadium, home of the National Football League's Tampa Bay Buccaneers? What was its original name?
George M. Steinbrenner Field was formerly known as Legends Field.
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Category 3010 - Question 67
Many space launches take place in Florida from this location? What is the name of the Island it resides on?
Since December 1968, The Kennedy Space Center has been NASA's primary launch center of human spaceflight. It's located on Merritt Island.
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Many space launches take place in Florida from this location? What is the name of the Island it resides on?
Since December 1968, The Kennedy Space Center has been NASA's primary launch center of human spaceflight. It's located on Merritt Island.
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Category 3010 - Question 68
The Kennedy Space Station is very close to what?
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is south-southeast of NASA's Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island. The the two are linked by bridges and causeways. The Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Skid Strip provides a 10,000-foot (3,000 m) runway close to the launch complexes for military airlift aircraft delivering heavy payloads to the Cape.
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The Kennedy Space Station is very close to what?
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is south-southeast of NASA's Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island. The the two are linked by bridges and causeways. The Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Skid Strip provides a 10,000-foot (3,000 m) runway close to the launch complexes for military airlift aircraft delivering heavy payloads to the Cape.
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Category 3010 - Question 69
What Major League Baseball teams are in Florida?
MLB Baseball teams in Florida include the Miami Marlins and the Tampa Bay Rays.
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What Major League Baseball teams are in Florida?
MLB Baseball teams in Florida include the Miami Marlins and the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Category 3010 - Question 70
What NHL Hockey teams are based in Florida?
The two NHL teams in Florida are The Florida Panthers and The Tampa Bay Lightning.
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What NHL Hockey teams are based in Florida?
The two NHL teams in Florida are The Florida Panthers and The Tampa Bay Lightning.
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Category 3010 - Question 71
What National Football League teams are based in Florida?
NFL teams in Florida include The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, The Jacksonville Jaguars, and The Miami Dolphins.
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What National Football League teams are based in Florida?
NFL teams in Florida include The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, The Jacksonville Jaguars, and The Miami Dolphins.
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Category 3010 - Question 72
Since opening in 1959, this racetrack has been the home of the most prestigious race in NASCAR?
Daytona International Speedway is the home of the Daytona 500. It's a 500-mile-long (805 km) NASCAR Cup Series motor race held annually at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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Since opening in 1959, this racetrack has been the home of the most prestigious race in NASCAR?
Daytona International Speedway is the home of the Daytona 500. It's a 500-mile-long (805 km) NASCAR Cup Series motor race held annually at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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Category 3010 - Question 73
Name the baseball park that was named after a significant contributor to the civil rights movement? Where is it located?
The Jackie Robinson Ballpark is a historic baseball field located in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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Name the baseball park that was named after a significant contributor to the civil rights movement? Where is it located?
The Jackie Robinson Ballpark is a historic baseball field located in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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Category 3010 - Question 74
The second film in what popular franchise was filmed in Florida? Where? What classic Johnny Depp movie was filmed in Florida? Where?
2 Fast 2 Furious was filmed in Miami and South Florida. Edward Scissorhands was filmed in the Tampa Bay Area of Florida, including the town of Lutz.
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The second film in what popular franchise was filmed in Florida? Where? What classic Johnny Depp movie was filmed in Florida? Where?
2 Fast 2 Furious was filmed in Miami and South Florida. Edward Scissorhands was filmed in the Tampa Bay Area of Florida, including the town of Lutz.
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Category 3010 - Question 75
What TV series about four older women who share friendship and a home was based in Florida? What city?
The Golden Girls was based in Miami, Florida.
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What TV series about four older women who share friendship and a home was based in Florida? What city?
The Golden Girls was based in Miami, Florida.
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