12 Questions
Who created the Grand Canyon National Forest Reserve in 1893?
President Benjamin Harrison
When did people start living in and around the Grand Canyon?
12,000 years ago
Who sent an expedition to explore the Colorado River in 1857?
Lieutenant Joseph Ives
Which president signed the Grand Canyon National Park into law?
Woodrow Wilson
Who was hired to design many of the iconic buildings in the Grand Canyon National Park?
Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter
What led to the regulation of the skies over the Grand Canyon in the 1950s?
Increasing popularity of commercial flights
Who was hired to design many of the iconic buildings in the Grand Canyon National Park?
Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter
What year did President Woodrow Wilson sign the Grand Canyon National Park into law?
1919
What event in 1956 led to the regulation of the skies over the Grand Canyon?
A commercial plane crash that killed 128 people
What event in 2019 marked the 100th anniversary of Grand Canyon National Park?
Grand Canyon National Park's 100th anniversary
How long ago do archeological artifacts suggest that people lived in and around the Grand Canyon?
12,000 years ago
Who emphasized the importance of preserving the Grand Canyon during his visit in 1903?
President Theodore Roosevelt
Test your knowledge about the rich history and cultural significance of the Grand Canyon with our quiz! Explore the origins, Native American connections, and more in this educational challenge.
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