New York City

Question 1

Which of the five boroughs of New York City has the largest population?

Accepted Answer

Brooklyn

Answer

Manhattan

Answer

Queens

Answer

The Bronx

Question 2

What was the original name of New York City when it was first settled by Dutch colonists?

Accepted Answer

New Amsterdam

Answer

New Holland

Answer

New Utrecht

Answer

Fort Orange

Question 3

Which famous New York landmark was a gift from France to commemorate American independence?

Accepted Answer

Statue of Liberty

Answer

Brooklyn Bridge

Answer

Empire State Building

Answer

Central Park

Question 4

What is the name of the famous theater district in Manhattan?

Accepted Answer

Broadway

Answer

Times Square

Answer

Theater Row

Answer

Lincoln Square

Question 5

Which river separates Manhattan from Brooklyn and Queens?

Accepted Answer

East River

Answer

Hudson River

Answer

Harlem River

Answer

Bronx River

Question 6

What is the nickname commonly used for New York City's financial district?

Accepted Answer

Wall Street

Answer

Money Mile

Answer

Finance Row

Answer

Stock Square

Question 7

Which New York City bridge was the world's longest suspension bridge when it opened in 1883?

Accepted Answer

Brooklyn Bridge

Answer

Manhattan Bridge

Answer

Williamsburg Bridge

Answer

Queensboro Bridge

Question 8

What is the approximate population of New York City as of recent estimates?

Accepted Answer

8.3 million

Answer

6.2 million

Answer

10.1 million

Answer

12.4 million

Question 9

Which architectural style is the Chrysler Building primarily known for representing?

Accepted Answer

Art Deco

Answer

Gothic Revival

Answer

Neoclassical

Answer

Modernist

Question 10

What percentage of New York City's land area is covered by parks and green spaces?

Accepted Answer

About 20%

Answer

About 10%

Answer

About 30%

Answer

About 40%