Queen City Fun Facts
Charlotte is located in what NC county?
Mecklenburg
What is the mascot of UNC-Charlotte’s athletic team?
49ers
What is name of the HBCU that is located in Charlotte, NC?
Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU)
"The Cardinal" is mascot for which high school in CMS?
Phillip O. Berry
What is the name of the amusement that is home to "The Fury" and "The Intimidator?"
Carowinds
This shopping center is considered to be the most congested areas in the US for Black Friday shopping. What’s the name?
SouthPark
What high school did NBA star Stephen Curry attend?
Charlotte Christian School
What is the name of the first YMCA for African Americans?
McCrorey YMCA
South Mecklenburg, a school located on Park Road, is the home of what mascot?
Sabres
In April 2001, which two major financial institutions announced a stunning merger of equals, First Union and what bank?
Wachovia
Independence Square, the heart of Charlotte’s downtown business district, lies at the intersection of what two streets?
Trade and Tryon
In the 2019 All Star Game, located in Charlotte, Dennis Smith Jr. participated in the Dunk Contest. What is the name of the rapper that Dennis Smith jumped over in one of his dunk attempts?
J. Cole
What was the first public high school for African Americans in Charlotte, formerly known as Charlotte Colored High School?
Second Ward
What is name of the first high school that was established in Charlotte, Formerly known as Charlotte High School?
Garinger High School
The top ranked Children’s Museum in America located in Charlotte, is called what?
Imaginon
Headquartered in Which company is the title sponsor of Charlotte’s downtown NFL stadium?
Bank of America
What is the name of the Ballpark that our Charlotte Knights (minor league baseball team) play?
BB&T Ballpark
What was the name of the hospital designated for African Americans in the early 20th Century, which was located where the Panthers Stadium is now built?
Good Samaritan Hospital
What high school did famous rapper Dababy attend?
Vance
Which of the following food Franchises were not founded in Charlotte, NC?
Bojangles, Showmars, Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar, Cookout
Cookout
The “Light Rail” in Charlotte is 18.9 miles long, operates from I-485 South Boulevard to UNC Charlotte’s main campus. What is the official name?
Blue Lynx Line
The 1994 Final Four was hosted in the original Charlotte Coliseum, which college team in NC played in the championship?
Duke
What is the name of the first African American Mayor?
Harvey Gantt
Name the 3 High Schools in the CMS school system that start with the letter W?
West Charlotte, West Mecklenburg, William A. Hough
What is the name of the King that Queen Charlotte was married to?