Big Apple Basics
This city is the most populous in the United States.
New York City
He rapped “Empire State of Mind” with Alicia Keys.
Jay-Z
This musical tells the story of Alexander Hamilton.
Hamilton
He was sworn in as the first U.S. President in NYC.
George Washington
A “schmear” goes on this round breakfast item.
A bagel
Name all five boroughs of NYC.
Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island
This NYC-born pop star sang “Vogue."
Madonna
Peter Parker grew up in this NYC borough.
Queens
The year the 9/11 attacks took place.
2001
NYC’s iconic yellow vehicles.
Taxis
This building, rebuilt after 9/11, is the tallest in NYC.
One World Trade Center
This rapper represented Brooklyn and was known as Biggie.
The Notorious B.I.G.
This documentary short went viral for rats stealing pizza.
Pizza Rat
Lombardi’s, the first U.S. pizzeria, opened in this year.
1905
Kids love this frozen treat from the "icee man."
Shaved ice (or italian ice).
This iconic Manhattan park is larger than the country of Monaco.
Central Park
This 2000s pop star, originally from The Bronx, became famous with hits like “If You Had My Love” and “Jenny from the Block.”
Jennifer Lopez
This show followed Monica, Chandler, and friends.
Friends
NYC’s subway first opened in this year.
1904
This rich dessert is a NYC staple, especially from Junior’s.
New York cheesecake
The Statue of Liberty is located on this island.
Liberty Island
This famous TV show featured a group of teenagers attending a fictional high school in the Upper East Side of NYC.
Gossip Girl
This Robert De Niro film features the line “You talkin’ to me?”
Taxi Driver
Before Washington, D.C., the U.S. capital was here.
New York City
This NYC street hosts Fashion Week shows.
7th or Fashion Avenue