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NYC Sightseeing Trivia Quiz

Do you know the facts on these NYC sites?

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

Author
joopie

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
81,993

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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2069

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Question 1 of 10

1. The "Wonderwheel" in Coney Island Amusement Park, is the largest ferris wheel on the east coast. True or false?

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these bridges connects Manhattan to Brooklyn? Hint

Brooklyn

Tri-boro

George Washington

Verrazano

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which two conflicts was the Intrepid, now an aircraft museum, in? Hint

World War 2 & Vietnam

Vietnam & Desert Storm

World War 1 & World War 2

It was only in one war.

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Question 4 of 10

4. Coney Island is the original site of the NY Aquarium.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the name of the three-hour sightseeing boat tour around Manhattan? Hint

Spirit Of NY

Circle Line

Day Line

NY Waterway Ferry

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which metropolitan area zoo houses the most animals in the US? Hint

San Diego Zoo

Bronx Zoo

Central Park Zoo

Los Angeles Zoo

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Question 7 of 10

7. Oh which day is The Empire State Building lit up in yellow & white? Hint

Labor Day

Easter

First day of summer.

Thanksgiving

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1930 what was considered the world's largest building? Hint

Eiffel Tower

Empire State Building

Chrysler Building

Sears Tower

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Question 9 of 10

9. What do the seven points on the Statue Of Liberty's crown represent? Hint

The light shining on the 7 seas & 7 continents.

The light shining on the 7 continents.

Thelight shining on the 7 seas.

7 brides for 7 brothers

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Question 10 of 10

10. Rockefeller Center has more than 15 buildings in its complex.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The "Wonderwheel" in Coney Island Amusement Park, is the largest ferris wheel on the east coast. True or false?

Answer: True

It is 150 feet, built in 1920. It supplies riders with spectacular views of NY & NJ from its 16 swinging & 8 stationary baskets. It was made an official NY landmark in 1989.

2. Which of these bridges connects Manhattan to Brooklyn?

Answer: Brooklyn

This famous bridge was completed in 1883. At that time it was the largest suspension bridge.

3. Which two conflicts was the Intrepid, now an aircraft museum, in?

Answer: World War 2 & Vietnam

The Intrepid exhibits historical aircraft on its deck & multi-media presentations below.

4. Coney Island is the original site of the NY Aquarium.

Answer: False

The original NY Aquarium was opened in Battery Park's Castle Clinton in 1896. It was closed to build the Battery Tunnel & moved to Coney Island in 1957.

5. What is the name of the three-hour sightseeing boat tour around Manhattan?

Answer: Circle Line

Circle Line gets its name from the three hour tour it takes, circling Manhattan. Pointing out all five boroughs & historical sites.

6. Which metropolitan area zoo houses the most animals in the US?

Answer: Bronx Zoo

In the Bronx Zoo you can hop on the "Bengali Express" to view over 6000 animals on 265 acres or take a fun ride on a camel.

7. Oh which day is The Empire State Building lit up in yellow & white?

Answer: Easter

The Empire State building has been lighting up the NY sky for years. Every holiday has different colors. It has been lit in red, white & blue since the 9/11 tragedy & will continue till there is peace.

8. In 1930 what was considered the world's largest building?

Answer: Chrysler Building

The Chrysler Building is famous for its murals in the lobby.

9. What do the seven points on the Statue Of Liberty's crown represent?

Answer: The light shining on the 7 seas & 7 continents.

If you are lucky enough and visit "Lady Liberty" on a day when the elevator works, you can take it up the 156 ft. base. You then have the pleasure of walking up the narrowing staircase, twelve floors to the crown. You are no longer able to walk up to the torch.

10. Rockefeller Center has more than 15 buildings in its complex.

Answer: True

The famous "Rainbow Room" is located in one of the more popular buildings, the G.E. Building, where, in the chilly winter days, you can see the world famous tree at its feet.

Source: Author joopie

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