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100
New York City was originally named ________ by the Dutch
New Amsterdam
100
This park has over 58 miles of walkways, and 632 different types of trees.
Central Park
100
There is an observation deck on the 86th floor of this building. It has an incredible 360 degree view of NYC's skyline.
The Empire State Building
100
Most popular song about NYC and the name of the man who sang it?
New York, New York- Frank Sinatra
100
What is the population of New York City?
8.49 million (2014)
200
What are the 2 most popular nicknames of NYC?
The Big Apple and The City That Never Sleeps (The Melting Pot, The Gotham, The Empire City, New Amsterdam, the Center of the Universe etc)
200
She represents the goddess of freedom and was given as a gift from the French symbolizing US independence.
The Statue of Liberty
200
This building is named after a famous car company. It also has six levels of stainless steel arches.
the Chrysler Building
200
This movie (2013) is about legendary stockbroker of Wall Street, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. It was a popular belief that he should have got his first Oscar for that role.
The Wolf of Wall Street
200
How long is Wall Street?
0.7-mile-long (1.1 km) street running eight blocks, roughly northwest to southeast, from Broadway to South Street.
300
What was the single most horrific event to occur in NYC and when did it happen?
9/11 terrorist attacks by the Islamic terrorist group Al-Qaeda in 2001
300
This prime location in NYC is known for its big screen TVs, flashy lights, and a big New Year's Eve celebration
Time Square
300
The buildings that were destroyed during 9/11.
The World Trade Center
300
It´s a popular film and even more popular musical (played all around the world) about two rival gangs of New York in the 50´s
West Side Story
300
What is the number of boroughs in NYC?
5
400
The name of the river that runs through NYC?
the Hudson river
400
Officially opening in 1892, this complex, now a park, regulated immigration into the US.
Ellis Island
400
This museum has art from all over the world, as well as antique and ancient artifacts
MET (Metropolitan Museum of Art)
400
This sub-cultural movement and style of music was originally formed in the 70s by African-American youths community residing in the South Bronx in NYC. It became popular outside of the community in the 80s and by the 2000s became the most listened-to musical genre in the world.
Hip hop
400
What are the informal names of American money: quarter, dime, nickel and buck worth?
quarter- 25 cents; dime- 10 cents; nickel- 5 cents and buck- 1 dollar
500
Name the boroughs of New York City.
Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island
500
What can we see and visit today on the site of 9/11?
One World Trade Center, 9/11 Memorial and Museum
500
Name at least 2 universities in NYC
NYU, Colombia, Fordham, CUNY, Juilliard, St. John's
500
One of NYC most iconic photographs is "Lunch atop a Skyscraper" (1932). It depicts 11 men eating lunch, seated on a girder of construction of a skyscraper with their feet dangling 256 meters above the NYC streets. Which skyscraper?
30 Rockerfeller Plaza
500
The number of seats Radio City Music Hall has.
6000
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