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