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What is the most famous park in the city?
Central Park
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How many people live in the city?
8-9 million people
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A famous singer was killed in a famous park near his house... Who?
John Lennon
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what does the idiom "under the weather" mean?

To feel sick

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Give an example of a social standard/norm

  1. Making eye contact with a person during a conversation

  2. Saying “bless you” if someone sneezes

  3. Don’t interrupt someone when they are talking

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Name the 5 boroughs in NYC
Manhattan, Staten Island, Brooklyn, Bronx and Queens
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What does "once in a blue moon" mean?

Rarely happens

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A beach with amusement park rides and carnival style attractions located in Brooklyn

Coney Island

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Values and patterns shared within a community are called ...

Culture

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New York City was originally named ________ by the Dutch.
New Amsterdam
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What is the capital city of the state of New York?
Albany
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Many people from different places are here in the city. That is why NYC is called "The .... ...."

The Melting Pot

300
She represents the goddess of freedom and was given as a gift from the French symbolizing US independence.
The Statue of Liberty
300
The name of the river that runs through NYC
River Hudson
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This prime location in NYC is known for its big screen TVs, flashy lights, and a big New Year's Eve celebration.
Times Square
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The number of boroughs of NYC
5
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The buildings that were destroyed during terrorist attacks in 2001

World Trade Center

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What is the financial district called?
Wall Street
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The single most horrific event to occur in NYC
9/11 (terrorist attack)
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This skyscraper has an observation deck on the 86th floor. It has an incredible 360 degree view of NYC's skyline.
Empire State
500
This museum has art from all over the world, as well as antique and ancient artifacts
MET (Metropolitan Museum of Art)
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NYC's nickname
The big apple
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Officially opening in 1892, this complex, now a park, regulated immigration into the US.
Ellis Island
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This street has famous, expensive stores. It stretches from Time Square to Central Park and beyond.
5th Avenue
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The largest minority community in New York is...

Hispanic population