History of NYC
Famous New Yorkers
The 5 Boroughs
New York Landmarks
TriviaStein
100

Coined by John J. Fitz Gerald, NYC is often referred to as

What is 'The Big Apple'?

100

This Brooklyn-born rapper and mogul is married to Beyoncé and famously said, "I'm not a businessman; I'm a business, man."

Who is Jay-Z?

100

The Five Boroughs of New York City

What are Manhattan, The Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island?

100

This iconic and instantly recognizable landmark was famously climbed by King Kong.

What is the Empire State Building?

100

The lounges located within Weinstein Hall

What are the 2 East Lounge and STAR Lounge

200

Founded in 1831, this university in Greenwich Village has grown into one of the largest private universities in the U.S.

What is New York University?

200

This Grammy-winning singer and pianist, who was born and raised in Hell’s Kitchen, famously sang that “New York” is a “concrete jungle where dreams are made of.”

Who is Alicia Keys?

200

The Bronx is home to this legendary baseball team and stadium. 

What is Yankee Stadium?; Who are the Yankees?

200

This iconic figure was gifted to the United States by France and can be accessed by a ferry.

What is the Statue of Liberty?

200

The time that NYU ID cards need to be turned in BY

What is 11pm?

300

Before it was called New York, this city was originally a Dutch settlement known by this name.

What is New Amsterdam?

300

Before she became a pop culture icon and "Material Girl," this singer moved to New York City in 1978 with just $35 in her pocket.

Who is Madonna?

300

This borough is accessible by ferry and is the least populated of the five.

What is Staten Island?

300

Completed in 1883, this iconic bridge connects Manhattan to Brooklyn and was the world’s longest suspension bridge at the time.

What is The Brooklyn Bridge?

300

The two open dining halls in Weinstein Hall

What are Downstein and Sidestein?

400

In 1892, this small island in New York Harbor opened as the United States’ busiest immigrant inspection station.

What is Ellis Island?

400

A native of the Bronx, this Supreme Court Justice made history in 2009 as the first Hispanic and Latina member of the Court.

Who is Sonia Sotomayor?

400

This borough is home to Flushing and Citi Field.

What is Queens?

400

This triangular building at 23rd Street and Fifth Avenue was one of NYC’s earliest skyscrapers and is often called “The Fuller Building.”

What is the Flatiron Building?

400
The names of the Weinstein Hall Building Leadership Team.

*400 pts for each BLT member named!*

Who is RHD Rayven?; Who is RHAD Kurt?; Who is RHAD Lauren?; Who is RHRM Xiomara?

500

The year NYC was founded.

When is 1624?

500

Born in Manhattan and known for her powerhouse vocals, this EGOT-winning performer starred in Dreamgirls and became the youngest person to win all four major entertainment awards.

Who is Jennifer Hudson?

500

This borough is often cited to be the first "official" borough of New York City.

What is The Bronx?

500

Located in the Bronx, this neoclassical-style building houses over 7 million items and is one of the oldest institutions of its kind in the U.S.

What is the New York Botanical Garden?

500

Weinstein Hall is named after this philanthropist and benefactor.

Who is Joe Weinstein?