Philly History
This Philadelphian is known as the “Father of Electricity.”
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
The statue on top of City Hall is of this man
Who is William Penn?
This actor, who played Rocky Balboa, is a Philly native.
Who is Sylvester Stallone?
$100: The Philadelphia baseball team is called the ____.
What are the Phillies?
Philly is most famous for this sandwich.
What is the Philly cheesesteak?
The U.S. Constitution was signed in this Philadelphia building.
What is Independence Hall?
You can run up the steps of this museum, just like Rocky.
What is the Philadelphia Museum of Art?
This signer of the Declaration of Independence invented bifocals.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
The Flyers play this sport.
What is hockey?
These small, salty snacks are a Philly staple.
What are soft pretzels?
Philadelphia served as the nation’s capital from this year to this year.
What are 1790 to 1800?
This prison once held Al Capone and is now a museum
What is Eastern State Penitentiary?
This jazz singer from Philadelphia was known as the “First Lady of Song.”
Who is Billie Holiday?
The Eagles won their first Super Bowl in this year.
What is 2018?
This dessert, made with sponge cake and chocolate, was invented in Philly.
What is Tastykake?
This bell cracked the first time it was rung in Philadelphia.
What is the Liberty Bell?
This historic marketplace has been serving Philadelphians since 1893.
What is Reading Terminal Market
This actress from Philly starred in “The Hunger Games.”
Who is Jennifer Lawrence?
The 76ers’ mascot is named this.
What is Franklin the Dog?
This brand of cream cheese is named after Philadelphia.
What is Philadelphia Cream Cheese?
William Penn founded Philadelphia in this year.
What is 1682?
The oldest continually operating theater in America is here in Philly.
What is the Walnut Street Theatre?
This founding father worked in Philly and was the first U.S. Treasury Secretary.
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
Wilt Chamberlain, a Philly native, scored 100 points in a game in this year.
What is 1962?
The Philly-style Italian ice is better known by this name.
What is water ice?