Miami is a city known for many things: culture, nightlife and music. It is also known for its history, a history rich in color and flavor. Some of Miami’s past is well known, like the legacy of the undefeated 1972 Dolphins, and some of its past can only be found in the cracks of Miami’s history books. Take our quiz and see if Miami is a city you know a lot about or a city you need to visit… and soon.
1.Miami officially became a city on what date?
has. October 30, 1902
b. July 28, 1896
against December 25, 1913
d. April 2, 2005
2. Miami is the second largest city in Florida, which is the first?
has. jacksonville
b. orlando
against tampa bay
d. they are all the same size
3. Miami is considered by many to be what?
has. The surf capital of the south
b. The music capitol of the world
against a crucible
d. A great place to ski.
4. The average temperature per month in Miami has never been recorded lower than what?
has. 80 degrees
b. 75 degrees
against 65 degrees
d. 32 degrees
5. On February 15, 1933, what happened in Miami’s Bayfront Park?
has. a hurricane hit
b. An assassination attempt was made on Franklin Delano Roosevelt, President-elect
against An earthquake was recorded
d. Cupid was a day late
6. Miami International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world. How many passengers pass through it each year?
has. 35 millions
b. 120 million
against 900,000
d. one or two
7. In the 1970s, Miami disco came onto the scene with the help of which band?
has. electric light orchestra
b. KC and the Sunshine Band
against Rick Dees
d. New kids on the block
8. Which actor was born in Cuba and moved to Miami at the age of five?
has. andy garcia
b. Al Pacino
against Robert Money
d. RuPaul
9. What television sitcom took place in Miami?
has. Friends
b. will and grace
against the golden girls
d. leave it on beaver
10. Because of Miami’s global corporate service organizations, Miami is considered what?
has. southern new york
b. Gamma World City
against The International Tourism Center
d. a very crowded place
Answers: 1. b. July 28, 1896; 2nd Jacksonville; 3. c. a crucible; 4. c. 65 degrees; 5.b. An attempt was made to assassinate Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the president-elect; 6.a. 35 millions; 7.b. KC and the Sunshine Band; 8th Andy Garcia; 9. c. The Golden Girls; 10.b. Gamma World City.
See how you did it:
9-10 Right: You are a master of Miami history. Feel free to call Miami, My-ami.
6-8 Right: You know a lot about the history of Miami. It’s fair to say that Miami loves you.
3-5 Right: You should probably book a trip to Miami and take notes…lots of them.
Less than 3 Correct: Uh, not very good at all. Your punishment is season tickets to the Miami Dolphins.