NEW YORK CITY
Geography/Place of Interst
Geography
New York City (Part II)
New York City (Part III)
100

This is the tallest building in NYC that was built in 1931 during the Great Depression. Which skyscraper is being referred to?

Empire State Building

100

I am a huge water fall located in upstate New York

Niagara Falls

100

I am a huge river in New York City that extends from the Adirondonack Montains to New York City 

The Hudson River

100

How many boroughs are in New York City?

There are 5 boroughs in New York City

100

I am the place in New York City that people worldwide come to see plays and shows. I am located in the heart of Manhattan

Broadway

200

I am located in the borough of Manhattan. I am known for a celebration of African-American culture and there was a "renaissance" (rebirth) that occurred here during the 1920's and Jazz music became extremely popular here 

Harlem

200

Which 2 countries does Niagara Falls separate? 

The United States and Canada 

200

I am the borough where the basketball team the New York Nets play in 

Brooklyn

200

On average, about 4 million people ride me daily in New York City to get around the city. I am also the largest underground mode of transportation in the world. Since I am not a bus, what am I? 

The Subway

200

The New York City borough the New York Yankees play in  

The Bronx

300

I am a major park in New York City

Central Park

300

I am a huge statue that is located in New York Harbor that welcomed immigrants into the United States. 

Statue of Liberty

300

I am one of the 5 boroughs of Manhattan that is known as the "forgotten borough". People take a ferry to get to me from Manhattan. 

Staten Island 

300

I am the place where people come from around the world to celebrate New Years Eve in the heart of Manhattan 

Times Square

300

Considered to be the most diverse (many different types of ethnic groups of people) of the 5 boroughs in New York City. JFK Airport and LaGuardia Airports are located in this borough

Queens

400

I am the NBA team that just won the World Championship for the first time in 53 years.

The New York Knicks 

400

Who is Annie Taylor and what is she famous for? 

She is the first person that went over the Niagara Falls in a barrel

400

I am the capital of New York State

Am I New York City, Long Island, Jersey City or Albany 

Albany

400

The Empire State Building is located in which of the 5 boroughs? 

Manhattan

400

How many stations does the New York City Subway service daily? 

100-200

200-300

300-400

400-500 

500

New York City is a place full of life and vitality. The term that describes NYC is "urban"

Please describe what if it is like to live in an "urban" place

An urban place is a city such as New York City.

People work in factories and most people live in apartments. 

In the past, apartments were referred to as "tenements"

500

I am the country that donated a gift to the United States on the 100th birthday of the country.


Which country made this donation and what did they donate?

France made the donation and they donated the Statue of Liberty

500

Which continent is the United States located on and name the 3 countries (including the United States) that live on this continent

North America is the Continent and the 3 countries that live on this continent are United States, Mexico and Canada

500

Name the five (5) boroughs of New York City

The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and Staten Island 

500

Name the 5 boroughs in New York City

The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Manhattan