Florida is one of the most populous states in America, with several large cities and major tourist destinations. But did you know it was once a Spanish colony or a haven for runaway enslaved peoples and pirates? If not, this Florida quiz might be harder than you think. You can test your knowledge of the Sunshine State’s history, culture, geography, and more.
Many people know Disney World, Miami, and the state’s famous beaches. If you’ve spent time here, you may even remember a few facts about the creatures of the Everglades, especially alligators. Few people know that you’ll also find the world’s longest sidewalk here, or that over 1,000 people move here every day. We guarantee these Florida trivia questions and answers with stump even lifelong residents.
Looking for more state stumpers? Check out our New York, state capitals, or general states trivia. And you know what, top it all off with some geography questions to test your knowledge.
What Nobel prize-winning author’s former home is open to the public in Key West, Florida?
William Shakespeare
Ernest Hemmingway
John Steinbeck
Jack Kerouac
Which of these US states borders Florida?
Iowa
South Carolina
Massachusetts
Alabama
What hotel is the most recognizable and photographed spot in South Beach?
Sagamore Hotel
Beach Hotel
Colony Hotel
Winterhaven Hotel
What was the sports beverage “Gatorade” named for?
Florida State University Gators
University Of Florida Gators
Alligators Of The Everglades
Disney Characters
Where is the only living coral reef in the forty-eight continental states located?
Padre Island, Texas
Florida Keys
Channel Islands, California
Acadia National Park, Maine
What was the name of the Miami hotel where Frank Sinatra performed many times?
Fountainhead
Fontainebleau
Franciscan
Front Street
How many miles south of Miami, Florida, do the Florida Keys begin?
1
15
500
90
What is the geographical term for the Florida Keys landform?
Glacier
Archipelago
Cape
Plateau
When did Florida achieve statehood in the USA?
May 29, 1790
March 3, 1845
April 30, 1812
December 18, 1787
What is the name of the old Fort in the Dry Tortugas, 70 miles West of Key West, FL?
Ft. Jefferson
Ft. Harrison
Ft. Washington
Ft. Jackson
What is the biggest key in land area of the Florida Keys?
Key West
Big Pine Key
Long Key
Key Largo
What type of climate can be found in the Florida Keys?
Arid
Tundra
Subarctic
Tropical
Which hotel in St. Petersburg Beach, Florida, is also known as the “Pink Lady”?
Don Cesar
Don Romeo
Don Phillipe
Don Juan
While on his search for the Fountain of Youth, which explorer named Espiritu Santo Springs, FL?
Juan Ponce De Leon
Hernando De Soto
Christopher Columbus
Vasco De Gama
Which Florida “fort” was active during both World Wars, the Civil War and the Spanish-American War?
Fort Zachary Taylor
Fort Pierce
Fort Myers
Fort Lauderdale
Which city would you find in Florida?
Kettering
Port St. Lucie
Massapequa
Easton
Which of these Florida cities will you find in Manatee County?
Vero Beach
Brooksville
Bradenton
Fort Pierce
Which Florida city is known as the “Venice of America”?
Fort Lauderdale
St. Petersburg
Orlando
Miami
How long was the longest bridge in the Florida Keys in 2006?
3.5 Miles
2 Miles
5 Miles
7 Miles
What are the state bird and state tree of Florida?
Eastern Goldfinch And Red Oak
Mockingbird And Sabal Palmetto
Common Loon And Red Pine
Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher And Redbud
What is the name of the campground at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida?
Camp Mickey
Fort Wilderness
Camp Minnie
Fort Disney
Which Florida city is the home to many rocket launches?
Cape Canaveral
Jacksonville
Key West
Orlando
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