New York City Trivia

Tourist Attractions

100

This famous "square" is where you can see the ball drop every New Years Eve. 

Times Square

200

This statue was a gift from France and is a symbol of freedom.  Name this statue:

The Statue of Liberty

300

This building was built in 1931.

The Empire State Building

400

This famous street is the home of over 40 professional theatres. 

Broadway

500

This is the most visited city park in the United States. 

Central Park 

How Many?

100

New York City is made up of ______ boroughs. 

What is FIVE?

200

How many floors are in the Empire State Building? 

53, 102, or 200?

What is 102?

300

This is the total population of New York City. 

a. 5.2 million

b. 8.6 million

c. 10.1 million

d. 1 billion

8.6 million people

400

There are _____ total professional sports teams that represent New York.  

Seven (2 baseball, 2 basketball, 2 football, 1 soccer)

500

How many tourists visit New York City each year?

47 million

150

1 billion

Around 47 million

More than Manhattan

100

You can find all of these things in New York state except...

a. beaches

b. mountains

c. desert

d. farms

desert 

200

What borough do Ms. Francisco and Ms. S. live in?

Brooklyn

300

Before this year, when was the last time the Knicks had won the NBA championship?

1973

400

What are the names of New York City's 5 boroughs?

Manhattan, Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx

500

This city is the capital of New York.  

Albany

Famous Foods

100

This is the most well known food to get in New York City.

PIZZA

200

This food eating competition is held every 4th of July in Coney Island, Brooklyn.  What food is being eaten?

Hot dogs

300

What is the most popular breakfast in New York? 

bacon egg and cheese

400

Which island region brought foods like jerk chicken, mangu, yaroa, and pernil to New York?

The Caribbean

500

What is the name of this bready, New York food? 

a BAGEL