Miami History - How Much Do You Know About Florida's Wild Child?

Miami is a city known for its culture, nightlife and music. It is also known for its rich history of colors and flavors. Part of Miami's past, such as the undefeated dolphin heritage of 1972, is well known, and part of that past can only be found in the Miami history book. Answer the quiz to see if Miami is a familiar city or a city you need to visit.

1. When did Miami formally become a city?

a. October 30, 1902

b. July 28, 1896

c. December 25, 1913

d. April 2, 2005

2. Miami is the second largest city in Florida, what is the first city?

a. Jacksonville

b. Orlando

c. Tampa Bay

d. They are all the same size

3. What do many people think of Miami?

a. South surf capitol

b. World Music Parliament

c. Melting pot

d. The best place to ski

4. Have you ever recorded a monthly average temperature in Miami?

a. 80 degrees

b. 75 degrees

c. 65 degrees

d. 32 degrees

5. What happened on February 15, 1933 at Bayfront Park in Miami?

a. Hurricane hit

b. An attempt was made to assassinate President Franklin Delano Roosevelt

c. Earthquake recorded

d. Cupid came a day late

6. Miami International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world. How many passengers pass every year?

a. 35 million

b. 120 million

c. 900,000

d. One or two

7. Which band did the Miami disco hit the scene with the help of in the 1970s?

a. Electric Light Orchestra

b. KC and Sunshine Band

c. Rick Deeds

d. New children on the block

8. Which actor was born in Cuba and moved to Miami at the age of five?

a. Andy Garcia

b. Al Pacino

c. Robert Dinero

d. Le Paul

9. Which TV comedy was set up in Miami?

a. friend

b. Will and grace

c. Golden girls

d. Leave it to the beaver

10. What is Miami considered for Miami's global corporate services organization?

a. South new york

b. Gamma World City

c. International Tourism Center

d. Very busy place

Answer: 1. b. July 28, 1896. 2. a. Jacksonville; 3.c. Melt pot; 4.c. 65 degrees; 5.b. An assassination attempt was made against President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. 6. a. 35 million; 7. b. KC and sunshine band. 8. a. Andy Garcia; 9.c. Golden girls. 10. b. Gamma World City.

Look how you did:

9-10 positive: You are a master of Miami history. Call Miami, Miami

6-8 positive: You know a lot about the history of Miami. You can say that Miami will move your mind.

3-5 correct: You should probably book a trip to Miami and take notes ... many of them.

Less than 3 is correct: Yeah, not at all. Your punishment is a Miami Dolphins season ticket.