NYC Sights
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NYC & the USA
100

You can see a big, green statue here that was a gift from France.

Statue of Liberty

100
New York City is the capital of the USA.

False - it's Washington D.C.

100

What language do most people in New York City speak?

English

100

This memorial has two large square pools where the Twin Towers once stood.

9/11 Memorial

100

What currency do the people in New York City and the USA use?

The Dollar ($)

200

This is a very big park in the middle of Manhatten.

Central Park

200

The Statue of Liberty is in Central Park.

False - it's on Liberty Island.

200

What three colours are on the American flag?

Red, white & blue

200

You can see dinosaurs, animals and a giant blue whale in this museum.

American Museum of Natural History

200

How many states are there in the USA?

50

300

You can watch the basketball games of the New York Knicks in this arena.

Madison Square Garden

300

New York City has 5 boroughs (Bezirke).

True - They are Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island

300

What is the name of the famous square where people celebrate New Year's Eve.

The Times Square

300

This catholic church can hold over 2.200 people inside it.

St. Patrick's Cathedral.

300
In which month do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving?

In November

400

This famous bridge connects Brooklyn & Manhattan.

The Brooklyn Bridge

400

The Empire State Building is in Brooklyn.

False - it's in Manhattan.

400

What is a common nickname for New York City?

The Big Apple | The City that never sleeps | Gotham

400

This place is a busy spot for transportation by train and has a big hall.

Grand Central Station

400

Which 2 American states are not part of the main land of the USA (Festland)?

Alaska & Hawaii

500

This skyscraper has 102 floors and was once the tallest building in the world

Empire State Building

500

The Brooklyn Bridge was opened in the 19th Century.

True - it was opened in 1883.

500

Which ocean lies east of New York City?

The Atlantic Ocean

500

This place holds the famous San Gennaro Festival every year in September. 

Little Italy

500

What American holiday is celebrated on the 4th of July every year?

Independence day