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1
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The 5 Boroughs of New York City

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Manhattan
Brooklyn
Queens
The Bronx
Staten Island

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What year was New York State established?

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New York State was established in 1788.

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True or False: New York was one of the original thirteen colonies.

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True

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Who was the first governor of New York State?

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George Clinton

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What major event took place in New York City in 1776?

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The signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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Fill in the blank: The Erie Canal was completed in _____.

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1825

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What is the significance of the Erie Canal?

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It connected the Hudson River to Lake Erie, facilitating trade.

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Which city served as the capital of New York State from 1785 to 1797?

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Albany

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What famous statue was a gift from France and is located in New York Harbor?

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The Statue of Liberty

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What year did New York City officially become a city?

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1898

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Who was the first African American to serve in the New York State Assembly?

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John D. Lewis

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Fill in the blank: The New York State Constitution was first adopted in _____.

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1777

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What event did the Stonewall Riots in 1969 help to initiate?

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The modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.

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Which major economic event affected New York in 1929?

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The Great Depression

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What natural disaster struck New York City in 2012?

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Hurricane Sandy

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What is the name of the famous park located in the center of Manhattan?

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Central Park

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Fill in the blank: The New York State Assembly consists of ____ members.

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150

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18
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What two major rivers border New York State?

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The Hudson River and the Niagara River

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What was the primary purpose of the Hudson River School of painting?

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To capture the beauty of the American landscape.

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Who was the famous New York politician that served as President of the United States from 1933 to 1945?

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Fill in the blank: The New York State Fair is held annually in _____.

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Syracuse

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22
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What is the largest university system in New York State?

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The State University of New York (SUNY)

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What historic event took place at Ellis Island?

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It served as an immigration station for millions of immigrants.

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Multiple Choice: Which New York City landmark is known for its bright lights and billboards? A) Times Square B) Central Park C) The Empire State Building D) The Brooklyn Bridge

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A) Times Square

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What was the primary industry in New York State in the 19th century?

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Manufacturing

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Who was the first female governor of New York State?

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Kathy Hochul

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What year did New York City officially become the capital of the United States?

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1789

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Fill in the blank: The Great ____ of 1835 was a significant fire that destroyed much of Lower Manhattan.

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Fire

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What major event took place in New York City on September 11, 2001?

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The terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.

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What was the significance of the Erie Canal, completed in 1825?

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It connected the Hudson River to Lake Erie, facilitating trade and transportation.

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Who was the first mayor of New York City?

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Thomas Willett

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What was the main purpose of the New York City Draft Riots in 1863?

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Opposition to the draft for the Civil War.

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Fill in the blank: The ____ of 1929 led to widespread economic hardship and impacted New York City significantly.

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Great Depression

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What famous building was completed in New York City in 1931?

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The Empire State Building

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Multiple choice: Which event is celebrated on July 4th in the United States?

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Independence Day

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What major social movement was centered in New York City during the 1960s?

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The Civil Rights Movement

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37
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True or False: The first African American mayor of New York City was David Dinkins.

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True

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38
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What historic event took place in Central Park in 1969?

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The Woodstock Festival (though it was in Bethel, NY, it was a cultural phenomenon celebrated in NYC).

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Fill in the blank: The Brooklyn Bridge was completed in _____.

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1883

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40
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What was the main outcome of the 1975 New York City fiscal crisis?

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New York City nearly defaulted on its debts.

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41
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Multiple choice: Which event led to the creation of the National Park Service?

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The establishment of Yellowstone National Park

42
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Who was the architect of the original World Trade Center?

A

Minoru Yamasaki

43
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True or False: The New York City subway system is one of the largest in the world.

A

True

44
Q

What year was the first performance of the New York Philharmonic?

A

1842

45
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Fill in the blank: The Stonewall Riots occurred in _____.

A

1969

46
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What was the significance of the 1939 New York World’s Fair?

A

It showcased technological innovations and cultural exhibitions.

47
Q

Multiple choice: What major economic event occurred in 2008?

A

The financial crisis

48
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Who was the first woman to serve as mayor of New York City?

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No woman has served as mayor as of October 2023.

49
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What was the original purpose of the High Line in New York City?

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It was a freight rail line.

50
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Fill in the blank: The first New York City Marathon took place in _____.

A

1970

51
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What historic event did the New York City Police Department respond to on December 31, 1999?

A

Y2K celebrations and concerns.

52
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Who was the first Hispanic mayor of New York City?

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No Hispanic mayor has served as of October 2023.

53
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What was the main focus of the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s?

A

Cultural, artistic, and intellectual explosion of African American culture.

54
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Fill in the blank: The New York City subway system is known for its _____.

A

24/7 service

55
Q

What event took place at the Stonewall Inn in June 1969?

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The Stonewall Riots

56
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Multiple choice: What year was the first New York City police force established?

A

1845

57
Q

What is the capital of New York State?

A

Albany

58
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What major river flows through New York City?

A

The Hudson River

59
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is a large forested area in New York State known for its natural beauty.

A

Adirondack Park

60
Q

Which region of New York is known for its wine production?

A

Finger Lakes

61
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What is the largest borough of New York City by area?

A

Queens

62
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What body of water separates Long Island from the mainland of New York?

A

The East River

63
Q

True or False: The Catskill Mountains are located in upstate New York.

A

True

64
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What is the highest peak in New York State?

A

Mount Marcy

65
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Fill in the blank: The __________ River is known for its scenic views and is a popular spot for boating in New York.

A

Hudson

66
Q

Which Great Lake borders New York State to the north?

A

Lake Ontario

67
Q

What is the primary geographical feature of New York City?

A

Islands

68
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What is the term for the area where the Atlantic Ocean meets New York State?

A

The Atlantic Coast

69
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Fill in the blank: The __________ region of New York is famous for its waterfalls, including Niagara Falls.

A

Western New York

70
Q

What city is known as the ‘Gateway to the West’ in New York?

A

Buffalo

71
Q

Which island is home to the Statue of Liberty?

A

Liberty Island

72
Q

What is the primary climate type of New York State?

A

Humid continental climate

73
Q

Who was the first governor of New York?

A

George Clinton

74
Q

What year did George Clinton first take office as governor?

A

1777

75
Q

Which governor of New York served the longest consecutive term?

A

Mario Cuomo

76
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True or False: Franklin D. Roosevelt was a governor of New York before becoming President.

A

True

77
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Fill in the blank: The governor of New York is elected for a term of ____ years.

A

four

78
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Who was the first female governor of New York?

A

Kathy Hochul

79
Q

What significant event did Governor Nelson Rockefeller oversee during his term?

A

The construction of the World Trade Center

80
Q

Which New York governor was known for his ‘New Deal’ policies at the state level?

A

Franklin D. Roosevelt

81
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What is the primary role of the governor of New York?

A

To serve as the head of the state government

82
Q

Name one power of the governor of New York.

A

Vetoing legislation

83
Q

Which governor of New York resigned in 2008 amid a scandal?

A

Eliot Spitzer

84
Q

True or False: The governor of New York can appoint judges.

A

True

85
Q

Who succeeded Andrew Cuomo as governor of New York?

A

Kathy Hochul

86
Q

What political party did most of the 20th-century governors of New York belong to?

A

Democratic Party

87
Q

Fill in the blank: The governor of New York has the power to grant ____.

A

pardons

88
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Which New York governor was in office during the September 11 attacks?

A

George Pataki

89
Q

What is the minimum age requirement to be governor of New York?

A

30 years old

90
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True or False: The governor of New York is also the commander-in-chief of the state military.

A

True

91
Q

Who was the first governor of New York to serve non-consecutive terms?

A

Grover Cleveland

92
Q

Which governor was known for significant reforms in the areas of education and labor?

A

Alfred E. Smith

93
Q

What is the official residence of the governor of New York?

A

The Executive Mansion in Albany

94
Q

Name one of the two houses of the New York State Legislature that the governor works with.

A

New York State Assembly or New York State Senate

95
Q

Which New York governor implemented a significant healthcare reform in the 1990s?

A

George Pataki

96
Q

Fill in the blank: The governor of New York can call the legislature into ____.

A

special session

97
Q

What year did Kathy Hochul become governor?

A

2021

98
Q

Who was the governor of New York during the Great Depression?

A

Franklin D. Roosevelt

99
Q

What is the maximum number of terms a governor can serve in New York?

A

There is no term limit.

100
Q

The five easternmost towns on this island have attempted to form Peconic County.
One of those towns, Southold, is actually located on this island’s North Fork, which is in
Suffolk County along with Montauk on this island’s South Fork. Theodore Roosevelt’s home
of Sagamore Hill is in Oyster Bay in this island’s Nassau County, while its Kings County and
Queens County are part of New York City. The Hamptons are on, for the point, what island in
New York State?

A

Long Island

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