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What state is NYC located in
New York State
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What is the name of famous museum of art located on 5th Avenue?
the Metropolitan
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what was the original name of New York?
New Amsterdam
100
After the Indians, who were the first people to settle in NYC?
The Dutch
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The first building with an elevator was built in NYC in 1869. How many stories was the building?
7
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What is the ocean that borders New York?
The Atlantic Ocean
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What is the name of the famous statue that was given to NYC from France. She represents freedom.
the Statue of Liberty
200
What is a nickname used for NYC?
the Big Apple
200
Who is the famous Italian explorer who sailed into New York Bay? Hint! There is a bridge named after him.
Giovanni da Verranzano
200
The New York Public Library was built by a very rich man. He personally paid for 40 city libraries. What is his name?
Andrew Carnegie
300
Which state is to the South of New York State?
Pennsylvania
300
What part of the city is known for flashy billboards and a big New Years Eve celebration?
Times Square
300
How many people live in NYC?
11 million!
300
What is the name of the immigration station that opened in NYC in 1892?
Ellis Island
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Where can you read the words of this famous poem?"Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.."
at the base of the Statue of Liberty
400
What is the name of the river that flows under the Brooklyn Bridge?
the East River
400
What is the name of a famous art museum that is round shaped?
the Guggenheim
400
Name a famous university that is located in NYC
NYU
400
What year did the NYC subway system open?
1904
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What is the name of the neighborhood that is home to Washington Square park and NYU?
Greenwich Village
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What type of landform is Manhattan?
an island
500
Name two famous skyscrapers in NYC.
The Empire State building The Chrysler Building The Flat Iron Building
500
What is the name of the department store that hosts the Thanksgiving day parade with the big balloons?
Macys
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Where was the first capital of the USA located?
Downtown Manhattan
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What was the name of the Native Americans who lived in NYC?
The Algonquian
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