City Quiz : Phoenix
1> How many days of sunshine does Phoenix average each year?
a. 225
b. 325
c. 350
2> Which major sporting event did Phoenix host in 1996 that it will again be hosting in 2008?
a. The Summer Olympics
b. The Super Bowl
c. NBA Finals
3> What is the official state flower of Arizona?
a. Saguaro Cactus Blossom
b. Apple Blossom
c. Scarlet Carnation
4> Which US states, besides Arizona, have cities named Phoenix?
a. Colorado and Pennsylvania
b. Florida and Georgia
c. New York and Maryland
5> The Greater Phoenix area is proud home to over 200 of the following:
a. golf courses
b. tennis courts
c. baseball fields
6> Name Phoenix’s 16,000-acre park, the largest municipal park in the world.
a. Desert Botanical Garden
b. Kartchner Caverns State Park
c. South Mountain Park
7> In 1998, which major sports league did Arizona join with the Diamondbacks?
a. MLB
b. NBA
c. NFL
Answers 1. b, 2. b, 3. a, 4. c, 5. a, 6. c, 7. a