New York City Knowledge Quiz By Editor - April 9, 2024 0 134 FacebookTwitterPinterestMix Welcome to the Ultimate New York City Quiz! Ready to test your knowledge on the Big Apple? From its historic streets to towering skyscrapers, iconic landmarks to hidden gems, New York City is a place of endless discovery. This quiz will take you on a journey through NYC’s boroughs, exploring its rich history, cultural landmarks, and the events that have shaped this global metropolis. Whether you're a seasoned New Yorker, a frequent visitor, or simply a fan of the city that never sleeps, these questions will challenge and entertain you. Let's see how much you really know about New York City! Click the Start button to take the quiz. 1. What year was New York City officially named? 1624 1664 1700 1776 2. Which of these landmarks is not located in NYC? The Empire State Building The Statue of Liberty The Golden Gate Bridge Times Square 3. What was the original name of New York City? New Amsterdam New London New Paris New Berlin 4. Which borough is the largest by size? Manhattan Brooklyn Queens The Bronx 5. What is the name of New York City's largest park? Prospect Park Central Park Flushing Meadows Park Van Cortlandt Park 6. Which NYC building was once the world's tallest? Chrysler Building Empire State Building One World Trade Center The Flatiron Building 7. In what year did the New York Subway first open? 1900 1904 1911 1920 8. Which famous museum can be found on the edge of Central Park? The Metropolitan Museum of Art The Museum of Modern Art The Guggenheim Museum The Whitney Museum 9. Which of these is a historic immigrant island? Staten Island Coney Island Ellis Island Liberty Island 10. Who was the mayor of New York City during the 9/11 attacks? Michael Bloomberg Rudy Giuliani Bill de Blasio Ed Koch 11. What is the nickname of New York City? The Windy City The City of Brotherly Love The Big Apple The Sunshine City 12. Which bridge connects Manhattan and Brooklyn? The George Washington Bridge The Brooklyn Bridge The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge The Queensboro Bridge 13. Where is Wall Street located? Lower Manhattan Midtown Manhattan Upper Manhattan Manhattan Valley 14. Which of these is not one of the five boroughs of New York City? Brooklyn Queens Harlem Staten Island 15. What famous event takes place in Times Square on New Year’s Eve? The Easter Parade The Ball Drop The Thanksgiving Day Parade The St. Patrick's Day River Dyeing 16. Which island is the Statue of Liberty located on? Liberty Island Ellis Island Governors Island Staten Island 17. What is the main venue for Broadway shows? Times Square Broadway Theatre District Lincoln Center Madison Square Garden 18. Which New York City park is famous for its large number of cherry blossom trees? Central Park Brooklyn Botanic Garden Riverside Park Battery Park 19. What river separates Manhattan from New Jersey? East River Hudson River Harlem River Bronx River 20. Which of these neighborhoods is known as the birthplace of hip-hop? Harlem The Bronx Brooklyn Queens 1 out of 20 Time's up