New York Trivia II

NEW YORK TRIVIA II

11) Which sport contributed to New York City being called "The Big Apple"?

The nickname "The Big Apple" originated in the 1920s in reference to the large prizes (or "big apples") awarded at the many horse races in and around New York City. However, it wasn't officially adopted as the city's nickname until 1971 as the result of a successful ad campaign intended to attract tourists.

12) How many pieces was the Statue of Liberty in when it arrived in New York Harbor?

150 350 50 550

France gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States in 1886 for its centennial celebration. The statue was shipped as 350 pieces in 214 crates and took 4 months to assemble at its current home.

13) Which city in New York is known as the "City of Seven Hills"?

BUFFALO SYRACUSE YONKERS ROCHESTER

Yonkers is known as the "City of Seven Hills," which includes Park, Nodine, Ridge, Cross, Locust, Glen, and Church hills.

14) What is the highest point in New York?

MOUNT HAYSTACK MOUNT MARCY ALGONQUIN PEAK WHITEFACE MOUNTAIN

Mount Marcy is the highest point in New York, with an elevation of 5,344 feet (1,629 m). Located in the heart of the Adirondack High Peaks region, its stature and expansive views make it a popular destination for hikers, who crowd its summit in the summer months.

15) How many gallons of water flow over Niagara Falls every second?

700 GALLONS 70,000 GALLONS 7,000 GALLONS 700,000 GALLONS

Niagara Falls has the world's highest flow rate, with 700,000 gallons of water traveling down the falls every second. It is thought to be the world's fastest-moving waterfall.

16) Which U.S. president also served as governor of New York?

GROVER CLEVELAND THEODORE ROOSEVELT MARTIN VAN BUREN ALL OF THESE

Four men have become President of the United States after serving as Governor of New York: Martin Van Buren, Grover Cleveland, Theodore Roosevelt, and Franklin D. Roosevelt.

17) What is the largest park in New York City?

MARINE PARK CENTRAL PARK VAN CORTLANDT PARK PELHAM BAY PARK

At 2,772 acres, Pelham Bay Park, located in the Bronx, is more than three times the size of Manhattan's Central Park.

18) What is the oldest still-standing building in New York?

CHICHESTER'S INN BRONCK HOUSE BREWSTER HOUSE WYCKOFF HOUSE

The Wyckoff House is a historic house at 5816 Clarendon Road in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn in New York City. The house is estimated to have been built around 1652, making it one of the oldest surviving examples of a Dutch frame house in America and one of the first structures built by Europeans on Long Island. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1967.

19) What color were the original New York taxis?

YELLOW & BLACK YELLOW & GREEN RED & GREEN RED & BLACK

The yellow cab is one of the most recognizable symbols of New York, but the first gasoline-powered cab company, founded in 1907 by Harry N. Allen, actually used red and green cars. In fact, yellow cabs were used in a number of other cities throughout the United States before New York adopted the color in 1912.

20) What is the state flower of New York?

ROSE VIOLET HYDRANGEA SUNFLOWER

The rose, a symbol of love and beauty the world over, was designated as the official state flower of New York in 1955.