Houston History and Trivia

Which came first? Houston or Galveston?

• Houston

• Galveston

Who founded the city of Houston?

• John Kirby Allen and Augustus Chapman Allen

• Sam Houston

• Stephen F. Austin

• Mirabeau B. Lamar

The "Archive Wars" were fought to move the capital of the Republic of Texas...

• from Houston to Austin

• from Austin to Houston

• from Austin to Washington-On-The-Brazos

• from Houston to Washington-On-The-Brazos

In 1860, what percentage of the Houston population was enslaved?

• 68%

• 25%

• 49%

• 12%

What is the oldest institution of higher education in Houston?

• Rice University (formerly Rice Institute)

• The University of Houston (formerly Houston Junior College)

• Houston Community College

• Lone Star College

What famous business magnate, film director, and pilot was probably born in Humble, Texas in 1905?

• Howard Hughes

• Antoine de Saint-Exupery

• Charles Lindbergh

• Billy Wilder

Who was the first woman mayor of Houston and how long did she serve?

• Barbara Jordan

• Kathryn J. Whitmire

• Hattie Mae White

• Barbara Bush

How long did Kathryn J. Whitmire serve as mayor?

• 8 years

• 2 years

• 10 years

• 20 years

Which building is the Wells Fargo Plaza, currently the tallest building in Houston?

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Which of these bodies of water can be found in the Houston/Harris County vicinity? (select all that apply)

• Buffalo Bayou

• San Jacinto River

• Lake Travis

• Clear Lake