Famous Figures
What famous author known for his gothic and horror literature lived in The Bronx?
Edgar Allan Poe
When was Yankee stadium first opened?
1923
What subway line makes the most stops in The Bronx?
The 2 Train
What 2 famous forms of dance originated in The Bronx?
Break Dancing and Salsa
What art form that took off in the 1970s as a counterculture movement originated in The Bronx?
Graffiti
What famous rapper grew up on Fordham Road?
Ice Spice
What led to the urbanization of The Bronx in the early 20th century?
Expansion of the subway system
What major avenue runs perpendicular to Fordham Rd (hint: close to the D train)?
Grand Concourse
The 1980s was The Bronx’s golden era of hip hop. Name 3 Bronx artists to come out of this era.
KRS-One, Slick Rick, Doug E. Fresh, Grandmaster Flash, Sugar Hill Gang, Kurtis Blow
Why is The Bronx called “the” Bronx?
It’s named after the Bronx River, named after Jonas Bronck
What famous singer/songwriter was born in The Bronx, known particularly for his songs played on the piano?
Billy Joel
When did European settlers first arrive in The Bronx?
1639
How many bridges connect The Bronx to the other boroughs?
15
What Bronx native is considered to be the founder of hip-hop in the early 1970s?
DJ Kool Herc
The Bronx is known for its racial and ethnic diversity. Name 4 major ethnic groups that reside in The Bronx.
Ghana, Jamaica, Albania, Irish, Italian, Scandanavia, Dominican, Puerto Rican
What actress known for movies like Freaky Friday and Mean Girls grew up in The Bronx?
Lindsay Lohan
Even though it was included in the consolidation of land in 1898 that formed New York City as we know it, the Bronx wasn’t a borough until ___
1914
How many times larger than Central Park is Pelham Bay Park?
3 Times the Size
What 7 minute-long song is largely considered to be the first political songs in hip hop, and has even been inducted into the library of congress for its influence?
The Message by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious 5
What ice cream brand originated in The Bronx in the 1920s?
Haagen Dazs
What Bronx rapper performed at Rolling Loud in 2022?
Lil Tjay
What was the original name of the Bronx River given by the Native tribe who previously lived in The Bronx?
Aquahung River
Which Bronx bridge is the oldest bridge in NYC?
High Bridge
Where exactly was the birthplace of hip hop?
A back to school party in an apartment basement on Sedgwick Avenue
What president spent time in Van Cortlandt House during the American Revolution?
George Washington