NYC History
This statue, a gift from France, arrived in New York Harbor in 1885 and became a symbol of freedom.
the Statue of Liberty
This animal is known as the “King of the Jungle.
Lion
He played George Jefferson, moving on up to the East Side.
Sherman Hemsley
This fruit shares its name with a tech company.
Apple
This sweet condiment was once sold in the 1830s as a cure for indigestion.
Ketchup
This famous park, often called the "lungs of New York," was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux in 1858
Central Park
Which famous building has 1,860 steps and once held the title of tallest in the world?
Empire State Building
This show featured an all-Black cast and aired on NBC in the '80s, starring a doctor and his family in Brooklyn.
The Cosby Show
What kind of animal is known for laughing and lives in Africa?
hyena
Though it has "berry" in the name, this popular red fruit is not a true botanical berry.
strawberry
In 1951, this baseball team moved out of Brooklyn and broke many hearts
the Brooklyn Dodgers
What’s the only U.S. state that is an island
Hawaii
She starred in What’s Love Got to Do With It as Tina Turner
Angela Bassett
This famous toy was first named the “Laughing Man” before it got a more potato-based name.
Mr. Potato Head
This golden treat found in ancient Egyptian tombs was still safe to eat thousands of years later.
Honey
This famous 1977 event plunged the entire city into darkness and led to widespread looting and arson.
the New York City blackout
Which board game includes letters, a tile rack, and scoring based on word creation?
Scrabble
This 1970s variety show, hosted by a charismatic Black couple, featured musical guests, comedy skits, and the phrase “Solid!"
Soul Train
What is the name of the toy cowboy in Toy Story?
Woody
This fruit floats in water because it's made up of about 25% air.
apple
In 1965, this lawyer and activist became New York City’s first African American mayoral candidate and later served as Manhattan Borough President
Percy Sutton
This is the most spoken language in the world
Mandarin Chinese
She starred in Carmen Jones and was the first Black woman nominated for Best Actress at the Oscars.
Dorothy Dandridge
This U.S. president was known for telling corny jokes, especially in his peanut-farming days.
Jimmy Carter
It may take up to two years for this tropical fruit to grow just one fruit.
Pineapple