What was the original name of New York City?
New Amsterdam
How many boroughs (districts) are there in New York City?
Five (The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island)
Which famous park is located in the borough of Manhattan?
Central Park
Name two world-class examples of architecture mentioned in the text.
Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, or Brooklyn Bridge
Which company established the city in 1613?
Dutch East India Company
What is the average amount of snowfall the city gets every year?
710 mm
Which street is known as the "heart of theater" in the U.S.?
Broadway
What are the two most common nicknames for the city?
The Big Apple and The City That Never Sleeps
In what year did the New York City Subway first open?
1904
What was the approximate population of the city in the 2024 records?
8.4 million
Which landmark's site is treated as "international territory"?
United Nations (UN) Headquarters
Which museum in NYC is shaped like a spiral?
Guggenheim Museum