Welcome to New York Trivia Quiz

Answer: Art Deco

The Empire State Building is perhaps the most famous building done in an Art Deco style. This type of architecture is known for strong use of geometric shapes and intricate embellishments. This style became popular around WWI and spread rapidly around the world.

Other examples of this style of architecture include the Daily Express Building in Manchester, England, and the Christ the Redeemer Statue which overlooks the city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.

Answer: John Lennon

John Lennon was one of the members of the ground-breaking British group known as the Beatles. A skilled musician, writer, and singer, he was admired all over the world. On Dec. 8, 1980, a deranged fan shot and killed the much-beloved celebrity in front of his residence at The Dakota Apartments on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York.

Answer: Winter Olympics

Located in the northeast region of the state of New York, Lake Placid is a beautiful small town nestled in the Adirondack Mountains. The 1980 Winter Olympics were held in this picturesque region and televised around the world. Memorable moments at this sporting event included the ice hockey competition. Known as the "Miracle on Ice", the U.S. managed to win its first Gold Medal in this event.

Other notable wins were by British figure skater Robin Cousins who took the Gold in the Men's Figure Skating event and the country of East Germany winning the most medals, with 23.

Answer: I Dream of Jeannie

Starring Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman, "I Dream of Jeannie" was a comedy television show that aired from 1965-1970. The story was set in Cocoa Beach, Florida. "Friends" (1994-2004) and "Seinfeld: (1989-1998) were set in Manhattan, "All in the Family" (1971-1979) was set in in Queens, New York.

Answer: Catskill

The Catskills cover seven New York counties, and are home to some of the finest ski resorts in the eastern U.S. They contain lush forests, rich farmland, and some of the best freshwater fishing in New England. With an elevation of 4,180 ft. Slide Mountain in Ulster County is the highest peak in the Catskills.

Answer: Apple

The apple is the state fruit for New York. It is one of the top three apple producing states in the U.S. The state produces many varieties including McIntosh, both Red and Golden Delicious, and Empire, just to name a few. Apples are full of fiber, and can help with skin problems and are packed with vitamins A and C, as well as being a tasty source of potassium.

Answer: Labradorite

Labradorite is a form of feldspar that displays strong translucent properties as well as unusual iridescence when it is observed at different angles and different lighting. Near Saranac Lake in upstate New York are some old mines that produce this beautiful gemstone. Labradorite is thought to help a person improve their sleep patterns, social skills, creativity, and verbal skills.

Answer: L. Frank Baum

Lyman Frank Baum was the author of many children's books, most notably "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" (1900) and sixteen sequel novels. Chittenango, New York is Baum's hometown, as well as the home of the L. Frank Baum Oz Museum. In early June and sometimes late May it also hosts the annual Oz Fest, a must see for Oz lovers of any generation.

Answer: On the Waterfront

The 1954 Elia Kazan gangster film, "On the Waterfront" swept the Academy Awards the year it was released. With stars, such as Lee J. Cobb, Karl Malden, Rod Steiger and magnificent Marlon Brando, this comes as no surprise. Much of the film took place in the dockyards, which, for many years, was the home to much seedy activity.

Answer: Taylor Swift

In 2014, singer Taylor Swift released the album "1989". One of the hit songs from the album was "Welcome to New York". Opinions about the song varied widely. The song was also released as a single. Swift donated all the proceeds from this single to the New York City Department of Education.

A swift is a acrobatic bird found all over the world. As a group, swifts are some of the fastest birds in the sky when engaging in level flight.