NY Trivia

Question 1

When the United States became a country, the original 13 colonies were the 1st states admitted to the Union. The 1st state admitted was Delaware. What number was New York State?

Answer 1

11th

Question 2

Massachusetts is known the Bay State. Pennsylvania is known as the Keystone State. What is New York known as?

Answer 2

The Empire State

For extra credit, name:
1) New Jersey: The Garden State
2) Florida: The Sunshine State
3) Missouri: The Show-Me State
4) Nevada: The Silver State
5) Arizona: The Grand Canyon State
6) Ohio: The Buckeye State
7) South Carolina: The Palmetto State
8) North Carolina: The Tar Heel State

Question 3

Currently, what is the tallest building is NYC?

Answer 3

One World Trade Center

Question 4

In millions of people, what is the approximate population of New York City?

Answer 4

8.8 million

Question 5

Name this iconic bridge in NYC
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Now name this other iconic NYC bridge

Now lastly, this NYC bridge

Answer 5

Brooklyn Bridge
Manhattan Bridge
Queensborough Bridge

Question 6

$5 to the 1st person who shouts out any NYC area code

Answer 6

212 347 332
646 718
929 917

Question 7

The neighborhood in Lower Manhattan SoHo is probably the inspiration for the Los Angeles neighborhood NoHo. You probably know what NoHo is an abbreviation for. What is SoHo short for?

Answer 7

South of Houston Street

For extra credit, what is NoHo short for?
North Hollywood

Question 8

$5 to the 1st person who can name 1 U.S. president from New York.

Another $5 to anyone who can name another one.

Answer 8

Martin Van Buren
Millard Fillmore
Teddy Roosevelt
Franklin D Roosevelt
Donald J Trump

Question 9

Ring-in question:
Name one dance or dance style that originated in New York, from ANY era.

Answer 9

The Lindy Hop—Harlem
The Harlem Shake
Swing Dance (specifically East Coast Swing
Breaking/Breakdancing or B-boying
Disco
Quickstep
Contemporary Ballet
Salsa

Question 10

Finish these lyrics:
“New York, Concrete Jungle…

…where dreams are made of, there’s nothing you can’t do. Note you’re in New York, these streets will make you feel brand new, big lights will inspire you.”

What is the official title of that song?

Answer 10

Empire State of Mind

Question 11

The United States Military Academy is a university where students—if they graduate—will become Army officers. It is also known by another name. It’s the same name as the town it’s located in New York State. What is the other name?

Answer 11

West Point

Question 12

Several famous fashion designers got their start in New York. Name 1 of these famous fashion designers.
Extra credit if you can also tell me the NY neighborhood where they were born.

Answer 12

Michael Kors-Long Island
Vera Wang-Upper East Side
Ralph Lauren-Bronx
Donna Karan-Queens
Marc Jacobs-New Jersey
Tory Burch-Pennsylvania
Calvin Klein-Bronx

Question 13

What is the name of area or neighborhood in NYC famous for its fashions, fabrics, accessories and anything wearable?

Answer 13

The Garment District

Question 14

Though not born in NYC, this famous fashion designer WAS born in upstate NY and his brand can be identified by this iconic logo:
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Answer 14

Tommy Hilfiger

Question 15

Though born in The Dominion Republic, Oscar de La Renta’s headquarters are in NYC, and he is credited with inventing this type of garment:
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Answer 15

Maxi Dress

Question 16

NYC is split up into sections called Boroughs. For $1, how many boroughs are there in NYC?

5

For $20, and you have to ring in, and I won’t tell you if which ones you get right unless you get them all right, who can name them?

Answer 16

Queens
Brooklyn
Bronx
Manhattan
Staten Island