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The Bronx Trivia Quiz

"Da Bronx": one of New York City's five boroughs, this quiz will cover some interesting facts, history and landmarks located in The Bronx. Hope you all enjoy it, and maybe you'll find out something you didn't know. Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by fredsixties. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
fredsixties

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
289,525

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1645

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 109 (4/10), Guest 216 (5/10), Guest 165 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Bronx is the only borough of New York City which is believed to be part of the United States mainland.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. The major sports arena located in the Bronx is ____________ . Hint

Triboro Arena

Madison Square Garden

Yankee Stadium

Polo Grounds

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which famous university calls The Bronx its home? Hint

Pelham University

New York City College

New York University, Bronx

Fordham University

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Bronx boasts its own beach which faces Long Island Sound. What is the name of this well known beach area? Hint

Orchard Beach

Coney Island

Jones Beach

Bronx Beach

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is probably one of the most famous zoos in the world is located here. It's called The Bronx Zoo.

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False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which park, which is the fourth largest in the city, is located in the Northern Bronx, along the border with Westchester County? Hint

Van Cortlandt Park

Prospect Park

Central Park

Bronx Park

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Question 7 of 10

7. This amusement park which was once located in the Bronx, is no longer in existence. Name it! Hint

Freedomland

Palisades Park

Playland

Disney-New York

8. This island which is technically part of the Bronx has some of the best seafood restaurants in the state, and in summer resembles a small New England shore town. What's the name of this island? Hint

Shelter Island

Rikers Island

Broncks Island

City Island

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Question 9 of 10

9. There is a Hall Of Fame for Great Americans located in The Bronx.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Located in the Fordham section of the Bronx, Arthur Avenue is know by what ethnic name? Hint

Little Italy

Little Odessa

Chinatown

Little Athens

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Bronx is the only borough of New York City which is believed to be part of the United States mainland.

Answer: True

The other boroughs are all islands. Manhattan and Staten Island are individual islands, with Brooklyn and Queens attached to Long Island to make one larger island.

2. The major sports arena located in the Bronx is ____________ .

Answer: Yankee Stadium

Since 1923 The New York Yankees have made it their home. The New York Giants of the NFL played there as well until 1973, when the stadium was refurbished.

3. Which famous university calls The Bronx its home?

Answer: Fordham University

The main campus is located on Fordham Road in the Bronx. Founded in 1841, the school has an enrollment of about 8,000 students.

4. The Bronx boasts its own beach which faces Long Island Sound. What is the name of this well known beach area?

Answer: Orchard Beach

The beach is actually man-made and part of the New York City Parks system. The area was first landfilled, and then covered with sand. The resulting area connected two small islands in the bay and formed Orchard beach.

5. What is probably one of the most famous zoos in the world is located here. It's called The Bronx Zoo.

Answer: true

First opened in 1899, this zoo is home to over 4,000 animals, and is the largest metropolitan zoo in the United States.

6. Which park, which is the fourth largest in the city, is located in the Northern Bronx, along the border with Westchester County?

Answer: Van Cortlandt Park

Believe it or not, it's actually bigger than the world famous Central Park which is located in Manhattan. Prospect Park is in Brooklyn, and Bronx Park is home to the New York Botanical Garden.

7. This amusement park which was once located in the Bronx, is no longer in existence. Name it!

Answer: Freedomland

Freedomland was the brainchild of Cornelius Vanderbilt Wood, who was instrumental in the development of Disneyland. The theme park was set off into sections which each represented a location and era in US history. The park ran in the red, almost from its opening, and closed after the 1964 season.

Answer: City Island

Accessible only by bridge or boat, City Island has been used as a setting for numerous movies, including "Butterfiled 8", "Awakenings" "A Bronx Tale", and "Don't Say a Word", as well as the "Law and Order", "Car 54", and the 60's "Naked City" TV series.

9. There is a Hall Of Fame for Great Americans located in The Bronx.

Answer: True

It is said to be the original "Hall Of Fame" in the United States, completed in 1900. It has 102 busts on display, although none have been added since 1976 due to funds shortages.

10. Located in the Fordham section of the Bronx, Arthur Avenue is know by what ethnic name?

Answer: Little Italy

Known all around the city, if you tell someone you're going to Arthur Avenue in the Bronx, everyone knows why. The food, restaurants, delis, bakeries, and cafes are well known. You can find almost any type of Italian food, or delicacy is this neighborhood.

Source: Author fredsixties

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