Baltimore, Maryland

Basic Facts

Famous Faces of Baltimore

Baltimore Sports

Baltimore Landmarks

Baltimore Food

100

What famous body of water is Baltimore located on?

- Chesapeake Bay

- Mississippi River

- Lake Erie

- Chesapeake Bay

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Which famous writer of “The Raven” is buried in Baltimore?

- Edgar Allan Poe

- Ernest Hemingway

- Mark Twain

- Edgar Allan Poe

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What are the team colors of the Baltimore Ravens football team?

- Black and Purple

- Black and Blue

- Purple and Yellow

- Black and Purple

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What is the name of Baltimore’s popular aquarium?

- Baltimore Sea Aquarium

- National Aquarium

- Maryland Main Aquarium

- National Aquarium

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Which delicious seafood is Baltimore especially known for?

- Lobster

- Crab

- Shrimp

- Crab

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What is the capitol of Maryland?

- Annapolis

- Baltimore

- Hagerstown

- Annapolis

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Which famous baseball player, born in Baltimore, became one of the greatest sluggers of all time?

- Jackie Robinson

- Babe Ruth

- Ty Cobb

- Babe Ruth

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What sport do the Baltimore Orioles play?

- Soccer

- Baseball

- Hockey

- Baseball

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What is the name of the historic fort in Baltimore where the Star-Spangled Banner was written?

- Fort Knox

- Fort McHenry

- Fort Sumter

- Fort McHenry

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What is the name of the spice blend often used on crabs in Baltimore?

- Old Spice

- Old Bay

- Cajun Spice

- Old Bay

300

What is Baltimore’s famous waterfront area called?

- Front Harbor

- Inner Harbor

- Dock Harbor

- Inner Harbor

300

Elvis Presley was born in Baltimore.
True or False

False

He was born in Mississippi.

300

The Baltimore Ravens got their name from:

- a poem by Edgar Allan Poe

- a song by Elvis Presley

- a popular movie about Maryland

- a poem by Edgar Allan Poe

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What is the name of Baltimore’s beautiful historic train station, built in 1911?

- Penn Station

- Union Station

- Camden Station

- Penn Station

300

What type of crab is considered a Baltimore and Maryland delicacy?

- Snow Crab

- Alaskan King Crab

- Blue Crab

400

Which university is located in Baltimore and is famous for its medical school?

- University of Maryland

- John Hopkins University

- Harvard University

- John Hopkins University

400

Which famous African American Supreme Court Justice was born and raised in Baltimore?
- Clarence Thomas

- Barack Obama

- Thurgood Marshall

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What is the home stadium of the Baltimore Orioles called?

- Wrigley Fields

- Fenway Park

- Camden Yards

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Baltimore’s Lexington Market is one of the oldest public markets in the United States.
True or False

True.

The market was established in 1782 located in the heart of Baltimore. It has been a hub for fresh food and local businesses for over two centuries.

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What is “Snowball” in Baltimore cuisine?

- A type of crabcake

- A flavored shaved ice dessert

- A fried potato dish

- A flavored shaved ice dessert

500

What is Baltimore’s official city bird, also the mascot for its baseball team?

- Cardinal

- Oriole

- Eagle

- Oriole

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Which Olympic swimmer from Baltimore won 23 gold medals, the most in history?

- Michael Phelps

- Ian Thorpe

- Mark Spitz

- Michael Phelps

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How many superbowls have the Baltimore Ravens won?

- They have never won

- 2 times

- 4 times

- 2 times

They won in 2001 and 2013.

500

What is the name of the tall monument in Baltimore honoring George Washington?

- Liberty Bell

- Washington Monument

- Jefferson Memorial

- Washington Monument

500

What is the name of the soft, cake-like cookies topped with thick chocolate frosting that originated in Baltimore?

- Snickerdoodles

- Berger Cookies

- Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

- Berger Cookies

600

Which popular mode of transportation is used around Baltimore’s harbor area?

- Subway

- Water taxi

- Horse & Buggy

- Water taxi

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What famous TV personality, known for her talk show, once worked in Baltimore?

- Ellen DeGeneres

- Kelly Clarkson

- Oprah Winfrey

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What is the name of Baltimore's professional indoor soccer team?

- Baltimore Blast

- Baltimore Bullets

- Baltimore Flames

- Baltimore Blast

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What is the name of the historic neighborhood where you’ll find the original Washington Monument?

- Harbor Mount

- Federal Hill

- Mount Vernon

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What is the main ingredient in “Coddies,” a Baltimore snack?
- Crab

- Cod fish

- Chicken

- Cod Fish (Fish and Mashed Potatoes deep fried)