Which 1920s dance craze shares Charleston's name?
AnswerThe Charleston
The Charleston dance swept the country in the 1920s.
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7 fact-checked facts about Charleston, South Carolina geography, history and landmarks, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Which fort in Charleston Harbor saw the opening shots of the Civil War in 1861?
AnswerFort Sumter
The Civil War began at Fort Sumter in April 1861.
Going deeper
Charleston was originally named Charles Town in honor of which king?
AnswerCharles II
Charles Town honored King Charles II of England.
The Charleston peninsula lies between which two rivers?
AnswerAshley and Cooper
Locals joke the two rivers meet to form the Atlantic.
The Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge crosses which river?
AnswerCooper River
The cable-stayed bridge spans the Cooper River.
Expert level
In which year did the great Charleston earthquake strike?
Answer1886
The 1886 quake was one of the strongest in the eastern US.
In which year did the Ravenel Bridge open?
Answer2005
The bridge opened in July 2005.
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