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100

New York City was originally named ________ by the Dutch.

New Amsterdam

100

This building is named after a famous car company. It also has six levels of stainless steel arches.

The Chrysler Building.

100

She represents the goddess of freedom and was given as a gift from the French symbolizing US independence.

The Statue of Liberty.

100

The name of the river that runs through NYC.

The Hudson river.

100

This prime location in NYC is known for its big screen TVs, flashy lights, and a big New Year's Eve celebration.

 Time Square.

200

The number of boroughs of NYC.

5

200

The buildings that were destroyed during terrorist attacks in 2001.

 The World Trade Center.

200

Officially opening in 1892, this complex, now a park, regulated immigration into the US.

 Ellis Island.

200

What is the capital of the State of New York?

Albany

200

The financial section of the city.

Wall Street.

300

The boroughs of NYC.

Staten Island, Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn.

300

There is an observation deck on the 86th floor of this building. It has an incredible 360 degree view of NYC's skyline.

 The Empire State Building.

300

This park has over 58 miles of walkways, and 632 different types of trees.

 Central Park.

300

Name one NBA team from New York

New York Knicks /Brookly Nets

300

This street has famous, expensive stores. It stretches from Time Square to Central Park and beyond.

The 5th Ave.

400

What is the population in NYC?

a. about 1 million

b. about 20 million

c. about 9 million

9 million.

400

This museum has art from all over the world, as well as antique and ancient artifacts.

The MET (Metropolitan Museum of Art).

400

Where can you find an ice-skating rink?

a. Rockefeller Center

b. Trump Towe

c. Empire State

Rockefeller Center

400

The name of NY's airport

John Fitzgerald Kennedy

400

Name at least university in NYC.

 NYU, Colombia, Fordham, CUNY, Juilliard, St. John's.

500

NYC's nickname.

 The Big Apple.

500

The number of seats Radio City Music Hall has.

What is 6000.

500

"Strawberry fields", located in Central Park is a living tribute to one of the Beatles. Which one?

John Lennon

500

Say the name of a baseball team in New York

The Yankees

500

What is the nickname of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City

The MoMA