History of Pittsburgh
  • 1. What year was the city of Pittsburgh founded?
A) 1820
B) 1776
C) 1800
D) 1758
  • 2. Which famous industrialist had a significant impact on Pittsburgh's development?
A) Andrew Carnegie
B) John D. Rockefeller
C) J.P. Morgan
D) Henry Ford
  • 3. What is the name of Pittsburgh's famous incline railway?
A) Monongahela Incline
B) Liberty Incline
C) Allegheny Incline
D) Duquesne Incline
  • 4. In what year did the Pittsburgh Penguins win their first Stanley Cup?
A) 1991
B) 2010
C) 2000
D) 1985
  • 5. Who was the first African American mayor of Pittsburgh?
A) Tom Murphy
B) Sophie Masloff
C) William Peduto
D) David L. Lawrence
  • 6. Which university is located in Pittsburgh?
A) Harvard University
B) Yale University
C) University of Pittsburgh
D) Stanford University
  • 7. What is the name of the NFL team based in Pittsburgh?
A) Pittsburgh Steelers
B) Pittsburgh Thunderbirds
C) Pittsburgh Pirates
D) Pittsburgh Panthers
  • 8. What is the height of the Cathedral of Learning at the University of Pittsburgh?
A) 625 feet
B) 535 feet
C) 450 feet
D) 700 feet
  • 9. Where is the Andy Warhol Museum located?
A) Pittsburgh
B) Los Angeles
C) Paris
D) New York City
  • 10. What is Pittsburgh's nickname?
A) The City of Bridges
B) The Steel City
C) The City of Champions
D) The City of Lights
  • 11. Which river forms Pittsburgh's southern border?
A) Potomac River
B) Ohio River
C) Allegheny River
D) Monongahela River
  • 12. What year did the Pittsburgh Pirates win their last World Series?
A) 2005
B) 1995
C) 1979
D) 1985
  • 13. What is the name of Pittsburgh's famous amusement park?
A) Hersheypark
B) Disneyland
C) Kennywood
D) Six Flags
  • 14. What neighborhood in Pittsburgh is known for its historic Victorian architecture?
A) Lawrenceville
B) South Side
C) Shadyside
D) Squirrel Hill
  • 15. What is the name of the historic theater in Pittsburgh that hosts Broadway shows and concerts?
A) Benedum Center
B) Carnegie Hall
C) PNC Park
D) Heinz Hall
  • 16. Which park in Pittsburgh is known for its large fountain and riverfront views?
A) Frick Park
B) Highland Park
C) Schenley Park
D) Point State Park
  • 17. Which famous artist was born and raised in Pittsburgh?
A) Leonardo da Vinci
B) Andy Warhol
C) Vincent van Gogh
D) Pablo Picasso
  • 18. Which Pittsburgh event is known for its food vendors and concerts?
A) Steelers Training Camp
B) Pittsburgh Auto Show
C) Pittsburgh Marathon
D) Three Rivers Arts Festival
  • 19. Who wrote the famous play 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' which is set in Pittsburgh?
A) George Orwell
B) Stephen Chbosky
C) William Shakespeare
D) J.K. Rowling
  • 20. When was Pittsburgh officially incorporated as a city?
A) 1816
B) 1766
C) 1901
D) 1854
  • 21. Which river is Pittsburgh known for being situated at the confluence of?
A) Potomac and Anacostia
B) Mississippi and Ohio
C) Ohio and Monongahela
D) Allegheny and Monongahela
  • 22. Pittsburgh is known as the city of ________.
A) Mountains
B) Tunnels
C) Parks
D) Bridges
  • 23. What is the name of Pittsburgh's Major League Baseball team?
A) Phillies
B) Penguins
C) Pirates
D) Steelers
  • 24. Which company is headquartered in Pittsburgh and is known for its ketchup?
A) Del Monte
B) French's
C) Heinz
D) Hunts
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