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Going to Kansas City Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about this Mid-American gem?

A multiple-choice quiz by poppersmoke. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
poppersmoke

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
246,373

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1631

Last 3 plays: Guest 136 (5/10), Guest 216 (1/10), Guest 69 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Kansas City claims to have more _____________ than Paris. Hint

boulevards

statues

cafes

fountains

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Question 2 of 10

2. Kansas City claims to have more fountains than what city? Hint

Paris

Rome

Venice

Madrid

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Question 3 of 10

3. Every Thanksgiving this shopping district begins the holidays by illuminating more than a 280,000 Christmas lights on the buildings. Hint

Westport

Country Club Plaza

Crown Center

Zona Rosa

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Question 4 of 10

4. Arthur Bryant's serves heavenly ________________. Hint

blues

jazz

barbecue

burgers

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Question 5 of 10

5. Sad history. In 1981 the interior walkways at this hotel collapsed, killing more than 100 people. Hint

Alameda Plaza

Marriott

Hyatt

Hilton

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which infamous gangster was involved in the Kansas City Massacre at Union Station? Hint

Baby Face Nelson

Lucky Luciano

Dutch Shultz

Pretty Boy Floyd

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Question 7 of 10

7. Kansas City exists at the confluence of what two rivers? Hint

Missouri and Kansas

Mississippi and Ohio

Missouri and Mississippi

Missouri and Colorado

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which museum is not located in Kansas City? Hint

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

American Jazz Museum

American Civil War Museum

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Question 9 of 10

9. In what sports complex would you find MLB and NFL stadiums? Hint

Eisenhower Sports Complex

Kauffman Sports Complex

Truman Sports Complex

Arrowhead Sports Complex

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Question 10 of 10

10. True or false. Politically speaking, there are two separate Kansas Cities: Kansas City, Kansas AND Kansas City, Missouri.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Kansas City claims to have more _____________ than Paris.

Answer: boulevards

This is actually one half of an old advertising slogan: More boulevards than Paris. More fountains than Rome.

2. Kansas City claims to have more fountains than what city?

Answer: Rome

The second half of that famous ad slogan. It's been around so long, most locals believe it.

3. Every Thanksgiving this shopping district begins the holidays by illuminating more than a 280,000 Christmas lights on the buildings.

Answer: Country Club Plaza

The Plaza is said to be the largest outdoor shopping area in America.

4. Arthur Bryant's serves heavenly ________________.

Answer: barbecue

Arthur Bryant's opened in 1958. Since then, local barbecue lovers have rubbed elbows with Presidents, foreign dignitaries, and other celebrities in this out-of-the-way landmark. Writer Calvin Trillin called it "the best single restaurant in the world."

5. Sad history. In 1981 the interior walkways at this hotel collapsed, killing more than 100 people.

Answer: Hyatt

This trade happened during a regularly held Tea Dance. As the guests danced on the suspended walkways, the rhythmic pressure overcame the supports and the tiered catwalks collapsed on one another.

6. Which infamous gangster was involved in the Kansas City Massacre at Union Station?

Answer: Pretty Boy Floyd

On June 7, 1933, Charles "Pretty Boy" Floyd and his gang gunned down four federal officers who were transporting their friend, Frank Nash, to Leavenworth Prison. Nash was also killed. Interestingly, there are still bullet scars at the front entrance of Union Station, a grand building which opened in 1914 and is still active today.

7. Kansas City exists at the confluence of what two rivers?

Answer: Missouri and Kansas

The Kansas River (affectionately called "the Kaw") joins the Missouri just north of downtown Kansas City, MO.

8. Which museum is not located in Kansas City?

Answer: American Civil War Museum

Kansas City is home to many nationally recognized museums. In 2006, the National World War One Museum opened in the bottom of the Liberty Memorial which has been a tribute to WWI soldiers since 1926.

9. In what sports complex would you find MLB and NFL stadiums?

Answer: Truman Sports Complex

Truman Sports Complex is home to the Kansas City Chiefs (Arrowhead Stadium) and Royals (Kauffman Stadium, or "The K").

10. True or false. Politically speaking, there are two separate Kansas Cities: Kansas City, Kansas AND Kansas City, Missouri.

Answer: True

Each locale is distinct, with its own mayor, city council, school boards, etc. They are separated by the Kansas River and sit in different counties and, of course, states.

Source: Author poppersmoke

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