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