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, such as the undefeated Dolphins legacy of 1972, 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?

For. October 30, 1902

B. July 28, 1896

vs. December 25, 1913

D. April 2, 2005

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

For. Jacksonville

B. Orlando

vs. Tampa bay

D. They are all the same size

3. Miami is considered by many to be what?

For. The southern capital of surfing

B. The world capital of music

vs. A crucible

D. A great place to ski

4. The average monthly temperature in Miami has never been lower than what?

For. 80 degree

B. 75 degrees

vs. 65 degree

D. 32 degrees

5. On February 15, 1933, what happened at Miami’s Bayfront Park?

For. A hurricane hit

B. An assassination attempt was made on President-elect Franklin Delano Roosevelt

vs. An earthquake was recorded

D. Cupid was late one day

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

For. 35 millions

B. 120 million

vs. 900,000

D. one or two

7. In the 1970s, Miami disco appeared on the scene with the help of which band?

For. Electric light orchestra

B. KC and the Sunshine Band

vs. Rick dees

D. New kids on the block

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

For. Andy Garcia

B. Al Pacino

vs. Robert money

D. RuPaul

9. What television sitcom was set in Miami?

For. Friends

B. Will and grace

vs. The golden girls

D. Leave it to Beaver

10. Due to Miami’s global corporate services organizations, Miami is considered to be what?

For. Southern New York

B. The world city of Gamma

vs. The International Tourism Center

D. A very crowded place

Answers: 1. b. July 28, 1896; 2. a. Jacksonville; 3. c. a crucible; 4. c. 65 degrees; 5. b. An assassination attempt was made on President-elect Franklin Delano Roosevelt; 6. a. 35 millions; 7.b. KC and Sunshine Band; 8. a. Andy Garcia; 9. c. The Golden Girls; 10. b. The world city of Gamma.

See how it went:

9-10 Correct: You are a master of Miami history. Feel free to call Miami, my friend.

6-8 Correct: You know a lot about Miami history. It’s fair to say Miami loves you.

3-5 Correct: You should probably book a trip to Miami and take notes … a lot.

Less than 3 Correct: Not very well. His punishment is season tickets for the Miami Dolphins.