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Detroit Knowledge 2 Trivia Quiz

My second stab at Detroit Historical quiz.

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

Author
rwbidin

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
295,594

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
672

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In the late 1800's, Detroit was referred to as what? Hint

Motor City

Paris of the West

Land of the wolverine

Last Paradise

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Ford Motor Company was founded in what year? Hint

1908

1895

1903

1911

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these casinos is NOT located in the city of Detroit? Hint

MGM Grand Detroit

Greektown Casino

Motor City Casino

The Mirage Hotel and Casino

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Question 4 of 10

4. Motown Records was founded in Detroit by whom? Hint

Berry Gordy Jr.

Smokey Robinson

Diana Ross

Marvin Gaye

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Question 5 of 10

5. Hitsvill U.S.A. (Motown Historical Museum) is located where? Hint

1457 Jefferson

2648 West Grand Boulevard

1111 Motown Hits Road

1962 Marvin Gaye Avenue

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Question 6 of 10

6. Motown Headquarters moved to what city in 1972? Hint

Las Vegas

Los Angeles

San Fransisco

New York

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Question 7 of 10

7. What Detroit professional teams DO NOT play their home games within the city limits of Detroit? Hint

Detroit Pistons and Detroit Red Wings

Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers

Detroit Pistons and Detroit Shock

Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1985, Detroit had the dubious title of what? Hint

Murder Capital of the World

Detoilet, Michigan

Crimetown, U.S.A.

Hitlist U.S.A.

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Question 9 of 10

9. There have been several Mayors of Detroit who served non consecutive terms, but only one has served 3 non consecutive terms. Who was he? Hint

William B. Thompson

Oliver Moulton Hyde

Jonathan Kearsley

John C. Lodge

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Question 10 of 10

10. What location is the official residence of the Mayor of Detroit? Hint

Detroit House

Manoogian Mansion

Motor City Mansion

Greenfield Village House

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the late 1800's, Detroit was referred to as what?

Answer: Paris of the West

It was referred as such for its architecture.

2. The Ford Motor Company was founded in what year?

Answer: 1903

Detroit would become known as the "Automotive Capital of the World".

3. Which of these casinos is NOT located in the city of Detroit?

Answer: The Mirage Hotel and Casino

The Mirage is located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

4. Motown Records was founded in Detroit by whom?

Answer: Berry Gordy Jr.

It was founded on 12 January 1959 as Tamla Records and was incorporated as Motown Record Corporation in 1960.

5. Hitsvill U.S.A. (Motown Historical Museum) is located where?

Answer: 2648 West Grand Boulevard

It is a former photograhy studio, purchased by Berry Gordy Jr. in 1959. Part of it was then turned into a recording studio.

6. Motown Headquarters moved to what city in 1972?

Answer: Los Angeles

Motown spent 13 years in Detroit from 1959 to 1972.

7. What Detroit professional teams DO NOT play their home games within the city limits of Detroit?

Answer: Detroit Pistons and Detroit Shock

The Detroit Pistons and Detroit Shock play their home games in Auburn Hills, Michigan at The Palace of Auburn Hills.

8. In 1985, Detroit had the dubious title of what?

Answer: Murder Capital of the World

Detroit recorded 636 murders in 1985 - a 58.2 percent increase from previous years.

9. There have been several Mayors of Detroit who served non consecutive terms, but only one has served 3 non consecutive terms. Who was he?

Answer: John C. Lodge

John C. Lodge served as Mayor of Detroit in 1922-23, 1924, and 1927-29. The other three only served two non consecutive terms.

10. What location is the official residence of the Mayor of Detroit?

Answer: Manoogian Mansion

The mansion was donated to the City of Detroit by Alex Manoogian in 1966.

Source: Author rwbidin

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