1. What is Houston’s nickname?
A) The Big Apple
B) The Bayou City
C) The Windy City
D) The Mile-High City
Answer: B) The Bayou City
2. Which space center is located in Houston?
A) Kennedy Space Center
B) Johnson Space Center
C) Langley Research Center
D) Ames Research Center
Answer: B) Johnson Space Center
3. Houston is the largest city in which U.S. state?
A) California
B) Texas
C) Florida
D) New York
Answer: B) Texas
4. Which major river flows near Houston?
A) Mississippi River
B) Rio Grande
C) Colorado River
D) Buffalo Bayou
Answer: D) Buffalo Bayou
5. What is the name of Houston’s largest airport?
A) George Bush Intercontinental Airport
B) Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
C) Houston Hobby Airport
D) Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Answer: A) George Bush Intercontinental Airport
6. Which major league baseball team is based in Houston?
A) Texas Rangers
B) Houston Astros
C) Dallas Mavericks
D) Houston Texans
Answer: B) Houston Astros
7. What is the name of Houston’s famous theater district?
A) Broadway
B) Lincoln Center
C) Houston Theater District
D) French Quarter
Answer: C) Houston Theater District
8. Which Houston museum is known for its extensive collection of fine arts?
A) Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
B) Houston Museum of Natural Science
C) Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
D) Menil Collection
Answer: A) Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
9. What is the name of the largest medical complex in Houston?
A) Cleveland Clinic
B) Mayo Clinic
C) Texas Medical Center
D) Johns Hopkins Hospital
Answer: C) Texas Medical Center
10. Which Houston sports team won the 2017 World Series?
A) Houston Texans
B) Houston Rockets
C) Houston Dynamo
D) Houston Astros
Answer: D) Houston Astros
11. What is the name of the Houston neighborhood known for its cultural diversity and vibrant art scene?
A) Montrose
B) The Heights
C) River Oaks
D) Midtown
Answer: A) Montrose
12. Which Houston building is the tallest in the city?
A) Williams Tower
B) JPMorgan Chase Tower
C) Wells Fargo Plaza
D) The Texas Tower
Answer: B) JPMorgan Chase Tower
13. Which Houston event is known for being the largest livestock exhibition and rodeo in the world?
A) Texas State Fair
B) Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
C) San Antonio Rodeo
D) Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo
Answer: B) Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
14. What is the name of Houston’s NFL team?
A) Houston Cowboys
B) Houston Rangers
C) Houston Texans
D) Houston Rockets
Answer: C) Houston Texans
15. Which Houston neighborhood is known for its upscale homes and is often referred to as the “Beverly Hills of Texas”?
A) Memorial
B) River Oaks
C) Tanglewood
D) West University Place
Answer: B) River Oaks
16. Which bay is located southeast of Houston?
A) Galveston Bay
B) Corpus Christi Bay
C) Matagorda Bay
D) San Antonio Bay
Answer: A) Galveston Bay
17. What major freeway loops around Houston, providing access to various parts of the city?
A) I-10
B) I-45
C) I-610
D) I-69
Answer: C) I-610
18. What is the name of the Houston museum known for its collection of contemporary and modern art?
A) Menil Collection
B) Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
C) Blaffer Art Museum
D) Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
Answer: D) Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
19. Which Houston building features a water wall that is a popular tourist attraction?
A) JPMorgan Chase Tower
B) Wells Fargo Plaza
C) Williams Tower
D) The Texas Tower
Answer: C) Williams Tower
20. What is the name of the Houston area known for its large Asian population and cultural attractions?
A) Chinatown
B) Little Italy
C) Little Saigon
D) Asiatown
Answer: D) Asiatown
21. Which university in Houston is known for its prestigious research programs and beautiful campus?
A) University of Houston
B) Texas Southern University
C) Rice University
D) St. Thomas University
Answer: C) Rice University
22. What is the name of the iconic Houston venue that hosts many major concerts and events?
A) NRG Stadium
B) Toyota Center
C) Minute Maid Park
D) Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Answer: A) NRG Stadium
23. Which Houston museum is dedicated to natural science and features a popular planetarium?
A) Houston Museum of Natural Science
B) Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
C) Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
D) Menil Collection
Answer: A) Houston Museum of Natural Science
24. What is the name of the Houston sports team that plays in the NBA?
A) Houston Rockets
B) Houston Texans
C) Houston Dynamo
D) Houston Astros
Answer: A) Houston Rockets
25. Which Houston street is famous for its high-end shopping and dining options?
A) Westheimer Road
B) Main Street
C) Washington Avenue
D) Kirby Drive
Answer: A) Westheimer Road
26. What Houston district is known for its historic buildings and nightlife?
A) The Heights
B) Montrose
C) Downtown Houston
D) Midtown
Answer: D) Midtown
27. Which Houston park is known for its large size and recreational facilities?
A) Hermann Park
B) Memorial Park
C) Discovery Green
D) Buffalo Bayou Park
Answer: B) Memorial Park
28. What is the name of the Houston theater known for its Broadway-style performances?
A) The Hobby Center
B) Alley Theatre
C) Miller Outdoor Theatre
D) Wortham Theater Center
Answer: A) The Hobby Center
29. What is the name of the tallest building in Houston?
A) Williams Tower
B) JPMorgan Chase Tower
C) Wells Fargo Plaza
D) The Texas Tower
Answer: B) JPMorgan Chase Tower
30. Which Houston museum is known for its collection of artifacts from ancient civilizations?
A) Houston Museum of Natural Science
B) Menil Collection
C) Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
D) Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
Answer: A) Houston Museum of Natural Science
31. What Houston neighborhood is known for its vibrant LGBTQ+ community?
A) River Oaks
B) Montrose
C) The Heights
D) Midtown
Answer: B) Montrose
32. Which Houston sports team has won multiple NBA championships?
A) Houston Texans
B) Houston Rockets
C) Houston Dynamo
D) Houston Astros
Answer: B) Houston Rockets
33. What is the name of the Houston museum that features contemporary exhibitions and an art bookstore?
A) Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
B) Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
C) Menil Collection
D) Houston Museum of Natural Science
Answer: B) Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
34. Which Houston area is known for its excellent educational institutions and research facilities?
A) Texas Medical Center
B) Museum District
C) Downtown Houston
D) Greenway Plaza
Answer: A) Texas Medical Center
35. What is the name of the Houston neighborhood that is home to a large number of historic homes and a vibrant arts scene?
A) The Heights
B) River Oaks
C) Memorial
D) Midtown
Answer: A) The Heights
36. What Houston park features an impressive water fountain and is known for its public art installations?
A) Discovery Green
B) Hermann Park
C) Memorial Park
D) Buffalo Bayou Park
Answer: A) Discovery Green
37. What is the name of the Houston venue that hosts major sporting events and concerts?
A) NRG Stadium
B) Toyota Center
C) Minute Maid Park
D) Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Answer: A) NRG Stadium
38. Which Houston street is famous for its historic architecture and cultural landmarks?
A) Main Street
B) Washington Avenue
C) Broadway
D) Kirby Drive
Answer: A) Main Street
39. What is the name of the Houston venue known for its large outdoor concerts and events?
A) Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
B) Toyota Center
C) Minute Maid Park
D) NRG Stadium
Answer: A) Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
40. What Houston museum features a collection of art from Africa, the Americas, and Oceania?
A) Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
B) Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
C) Menil Collection
D) Houston Museum of Natural Science
Answer: C) Menil Collection
41. What is the name of the Houston festival that celebrates Latin American culture and heritage?
A) Houston Rodeo
B) Houston Art Car Parade
C) Carnaval Houston
D) Houston Pride Festival
Answer: C) Carnaval Houston
42. Which Houston building is known for its unique design and is a popular tourist attraction?
A) Williams Tower
B) The Glassell School of Art
C) The Houston City Hall
D) The Texas Tower
Answer: A) Williams Tower
43. What is the name of the popular Houston shopping destination that features luxury retailers and dining options?
A) The Galleria
B) Rice Village
C) Highland Village
D) Westheimer Road
Answer: A) The Galleria
44. What Houston festival is known for its celebration of food, music, and culture?
A) Houston Food Truck Festival
B) Houston International Festival
C) Houston Art Festival
D) Houston BBQ Festival
Answer: B) Houston International Festival
45. Which Houston area is known for its large Mexican population and cultural events?
A) Little Italy
B) Asiatown
C) Little Saigon
D) East End
Answer: D) East End
46. What is the name of the historic district in Houston known for its Victorian-style homes?
A) The Heights
B) Montrose
C) River Oaks
D) Downtown
Answer: A) The Heights
47. What is the name of the popular Houston street known for its nightlife and entertainment options?
A) Washington Avenue
B) Main Street
C) Kirby Drive
D) Westheimer Road
Answer: D) Westheimer Road
48. Which Houston park features a lake and is known for its outdoor activities?
A) Memorial Park
B) Discovery Green
C) Hermann Park
D) Buffalo Bayou Park
Answer: C) Hermann Park
49. What is the name of the Houston museum known for its focus on science and technology?
A) Houston Museum of Natural Science
B) Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
C) Menil Collection
D) Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
Answer: A) Houston Museum of Natural Science
50. What is the name of the Houston stadium that hosts the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo?
A) Minute Maid Park
B) NRG Stadium
C) Toyota Center
D) Reliant Stadium
Answer: B) NRG Stadium