Trivia On New York City
This is a fun quiz for New York city. Take this quiz and have a good time!
- 1.
Which singer sang with a group named after a street in The Bronx?
- A.
Dion Dimucci
- B.
Wilson Pickett
- C.
Roy Orbison
- D.
Arnold Feathergate
Correct Answer
A. Dion DimucciExplanation
Dion Dimucci is the correct answer because he is a singer who sang with a group named after a street in The Bronx.Rate this question:
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- 2.
In which New York borough is Yankee Stadium located?
- A.
Staten Island
- B.
Bronx
- C.
Queens
- D.
Brooklyn
Correct Answer
B. BronxExplanation
Yankee Stadium is located in the Bronx, one of the five boroughs of New York City. It is the home stadium for the New York Yankees baseball team. The Bronx is known for its rich history and cultural diversity, and Yankee Stadium is a renowned landmark within the borough.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Where in NYC is the U.S. Open tennis tournament held?
- A.
Harlem
- B.
Sheepshead Bay
- C.
Rockaway
- D.
Flushing Meadow
Correct Answer
D. Flushing MeadowExplanation
The U.S. Open tennis tournament is held in Flushing Meadow.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which "Two and a Half Men" actor graduated from the Bronx High School of Science in 1983?
- A.
Jon Cryer
- B.
Chuck Lorre
- C.
Angus T. Jones
- D.
Charlie Sheen
Correct Answer
A. Jon CryerExplanation
Jon Cryer is the correct answer because he is the only actor from the show "Two and a Half Men" who graduated from the Bronx High School of Science in 1983. This information can be verified by researching the educational background of the actors.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which "Friends" star was born on November 2, 1966, in Queens, New York?
- A.
Jennifer Aniston
- B.
David Schwimmer
- C.
Lisa Kudrow
- D.
Courteney Cox
Correct Answer
B. David SchwimmerExplanation
David Schwimmer is the correct answer because he was born on November 2, 1966, in Queens, New York. He is an American actor best known for his role as Ross Geller in the popular TV show "Friends." Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, and Courteney Cox are also stars of "Friends," but they were not born on November 2, 1966, in Queens, New York.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What was the name of the Brooklyn club Kiss played their first public shows at?
- A.
Coventry
- B.
Metal Lick
- C.
The Ritz
- D.
L'amour
Correct Answer
A. CoventryExplanation
The correct answer is Coventry. Coventry was the name of the Brooklyn club where Kiss played their first public shows.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What is the tallest building in New York City?
- A.
United Nations Building
- B.
Bertelsmann Building
- C.
Empire State Building
- D.
Chrysler Building
Correct Answer
C. Empire State BuildingExplanation
The Empire State Building is the correct answer because it is widely recognized as the tallest building in New York City. Standing at a height of 1,454 feet (including its antenna), it held the title of the tallest building in the world for nearly 40 years. Its iconic status and prominent location in Manhattan make it a popular tourist attraction and a symbol of the city.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What event caused the largest ever tickertape parade?
- A.
The New York Rangers 1994 Stanley Cup Victory Parade
- B.
The Parade For The Return Of The WWII Soldiers
- C.
The Parade For The Soldiers Coming Back From The Golf War
- D.
The Yankees 1996 World Series Victory Parade
Correct Answer
D. The Yankees 1996 World Series Victory ParadeExplanation
The Yankees 1996 World Series Victory Parade caused the largest ever tickertape parade.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Who was elected Staten Island Borough President in 1989?
- A.
Andrew Stein
- B.
Fernando Ferrer
- C.
Claire Shulman
- D.
Guy Molinari
Correct Answer
D. Guy MolinariExplanation
Guy Molinari was elected Staten Island Borough President in 1989.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Where in NYC is Bryant Park?
- A.
Next To Yankee Stadium
- B.
Wall Street Area
- C.
Soho
- D.
Behind The New York Public Library
Correct Answer
D. Behind The New York Public LibraryExplanation
Bryant Park is located behind The New York Public Library in NYC.Rate this question:
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- 11.
What Brooklyn neighborhood does Billy Joel reference in the song "You May Be Right"?
- A.
Park Slope
- B.
Bensonhurst
- C.
Williamsburg
- D.
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Correct Answer
D. Bedford-StuyvesantExplanation
In the song "You May Be Right," Billy Joel references the Brooklyn neighborhood of Bedford-Stuyvesant.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Brooklyn-born Carl Williams founded what urban clothing line in 1993?
- A.
Wu Wear
- B.
Fubu
- C.
Karl Kani Infinity
- D.
Ecko Unlimited
Correct Answer
C. Karl Kani InfinityExplanation
Karl Kani, a Brooklyn-born fashion designer, founded the urban clothing line Karl Kani Infinity in 1993. This brand gained popularity in the 1990s for its hip-hop-inspired streetwear designs.Rate this question:
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- 13.
The first example of which classic toy was sold in a Brooklyn toy store in 1902?
- A.
Jump Rope
- B.
Teddy Bear
- C.
Hula Hoop
- D.
Lincoln Logs
Correct Answer
B. Teddy BearExplanation
In 1902, the first example of the classic toy, the Teddy Bear, was sold in a Brooklyn toy store. This toy became popular after President Theodore Roosevelt refused to shoot a bear during a hunting trip. The incident was illustrated in a cartoon, and a toy maker named Morris Michtom created a stuffed bear to commemorate the event. The toy was named after President Roosevelt and quickly gained popularity, becoming a beloved classic toy for children worldwide.Rate this question:
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