60 NYC Trivia Questions and Answers: Only a True New Yorker can get over 40/60

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How much do you know about New York City? It’s time to test your knowledge of the Big Apple with this ultimate NYC trivia quiz.

NYC is one of the most important cities in the world and there are so many things to know about it. From its famous landmarks to its history, everything is here!

You will find below 6 rounds of questions and answers about New York City. Each correct answer is worth one point, meaning that you can score up to 60 points.

You will also find a free printable picture quiz at the end. Have fun!

Round 1: Easy New York City Trivia Questions

1. What is the tallest building in New York City?
2. What was the name of New York City when it was a Dutch settlement?
3. What are the 5 boroughs of New York City?
4. Through which island did millions of immigrants arrive in New York between 1892 and 1954?
5. What color are taxis in New York City?
6. What are the two rivers surrounding Manhattan?
7. What New York City cathedral was named after the patron saint of Ireland?
8. In which NYC museum can you find the Campbell’s Soup Cans by Andy Warhol?
9. Which newspaper is Times Square named after?
10. Which street is the New York Stock Exchange located on?

Round 1: Easy New York City Trivia Questions and Answers

1. What is the tallest building in New York City? One World Trade Center
2. What was the name of New York City when it was a Dutch settlement? New Amsterdam
3. What are the 5 boroughs of New York City? Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island and Brooklyn
4. Through which island did millions of immigrants arrive in New York between 1892 and 1954? Ellis Island
5. What color are taxis in New York City? Yellow
6. What are the two rivers surrounding Manhattan? Hudson River and East River
7. What New York City cathedral was named after the patron saint of Ireland? St. Patrick’s Cathedral
8. In which NYC museum can you find the Campbell’s Soup Cans by Andy Warhol? Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
9. Which newspaper is Times Square named after? New York Times
10. Which street is the New York Stock Exchange located on? Wall Street

Round 2: New York City Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which NYC neighborhood does Monica in Friends live?
   1. Tribeca
   2. Upper East Side
   3. Chelsea
   4. Greenwich Village
2. When did the One Vanderbilt open?
   1. 2009
   2. 2013
   3. 2017
   4. 2020
3. When did the British seize New Amsterdam from the Dutch?
   1. 1556
   2. 1606
   3. 1664
   4. 1694
4. When did New York subway open?
   1. 1904
   2. 1914
   3. 1924
   4. 1934
5. How long is the Erie Canal?
   1. 163 miles
   2. 263 miles
   3. 363 miles
   4. 463 miles
6. What is the architectural style of the Rockefeller Center?
   1. Neo-Gothic
   2. Art Deco
   3. Victorian
   4. Georgian
7. How many lines are there in New York City subway?
   1. 16
   2. 26
   3. 36
   4. 46
8. How long is Brooklyn Bridge?
   1. 386 m
   2. 486 m
   3. 586 m
   4. 686 m
9. How many active Broadway theaters are there?
   1. 21
   2. 31
   3. 41
   4. 51
10. How many floors has the Rockefeller Center?
    1. 60
    2. 70
    3. 80
    4. 90

Round 2: New York City Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

1. In which NYC neighborhood does Monica in Friends live? Greenwich Village
2. When did the One Vanderbilt open? 2020
3. When did the British seize New Amsterdam from the Dutch? 1664
4. When did New York subway open? 1904
5. How long is the Erie Canal? 363 miles
6. What is the architectural style of the Rockefeller Center? Art Deco
7. How many lines are there in New York City subway? 36
8. How long is Brooklyn Bridge? 486 m
9. How many active Broadway theaters are there? 41
10. How many floors has the Rockefeller Center? 70

Round 3: New York City Quiz – True or False

1. New York City used to be the capital of the United States.
2. New York City is the capital city of New York state.
3. When it was built, the Chrysler Building was the tallest building in the world.
4. Jamaica Station is located in Brooklyn.
5. In Home Alone 2, Kevin stays at the Plaza Hotel.
6. 1 million immigrants came to the US through Ellis Island.
7. The Rockefeller Center was featured in the 1933 movie King Kong.
8. Belvedere Castle is located in Central Park.
9. Scarlett Johansson was born in New York City.
10. The statue of the Fearless girl stands in front of New York Stock Exchange.

Round 3: New York City Quiz Answers- True or False

1. New York City used to be the capital of the United States. True
2. New York City is the capital city of New York state. False, it’s Albany
3. When it was built, the Chrysler Building was the tallest building in the world. True
4. Jamaica Station is located in Brooklyn. False, it’s in Queens
5. In Home Alone 2, Kevin stays at the Plaza Hotel. True
6. 1 million immigrants came to the US through Ellis Island. False, it was 12 million
7. The Rockefeller Center was featured in the 1933 movie King Kong. False, it was the Empire State Building
8. Belvedere Castle is located in Central Park. True
9. Scarlett Johansson was born in New York City. True
10. The statue of the Fearless girl stands in front of New York Stock Exchange. True

Round 4: Medium New York City Trivia Questions

1. In which NYC station was Serena Van Der Woodsen spotted by Gossip Girl in the first episode?
2. Which American pilot landed US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River in 2009?
3. Which country gifted the statue of Liberty to the United States?
4. Which triangular building is located at 175 5th Avenue?
5. What is the name of the fictional NYC Irish bar featured in How I Met Your Mother?
6. What is the largest train station in New York City?
7. Which NYC pastry was introduced at Dominique Ansel Bakery in 2013?
8. The Chrysler Building is located at the intersection of 42nd Street and which avenue?
9. Which artist made the Charging Bull statue in the Financial District?
10. Which sport is the nickname ‘Big Apple’ associated with?

Round 4: Medium New York City Trivia Questions and Answers

1. In which NYC station was Serena Van Der Woodsen spotted by Gossip Girl in the first episode? Grand Central Terminal
2. Which American pilot landed US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River in 2009? Captain Chelsey “Sully” Sullenberger
3. Which country gifted the statue of Liberty to the United States? France
4. Which triangular building is located at 175 5th Avenue? Flatiron Building 
5. What is the name of the fictional NYC Irish bar featured in How I Met Your Mother? MacLaren’s
6. What is the largest train station in New York City? Grand Central Terminal
7. Which NYC pastry was introduced at Dominique Ansel Bakery in 2013? The Cronut
8. The Chrysler Building is located at the intersection of 42nd Street and which avenue? Lexington Avenue
9. Which artist made the Charging Bull statue in the Financial District? Arturo Di Modica
10. Which sport is the nickname ‘Big Apple’ associated with? Horse racing

Round 5: Hard New York City Trivia Questions

1. In the TV sitcom The Nanny, which NYC borough is Fran from?
2. During which decade were the twin towers of the World Trade Center completed?
3. In which Brooklyn neighborhood is the sitcom 2 Broke Girls set?
4. The first pizzeria in the US is located in New York City. What is its name?
5. What was the first ever Broadway musical?
6. Between which two avenues is Central Park located?
7. Which NYC landmark’s design was based on the Arc de Triomphe in Paris?
8. Which day of the week was 9/11?
9. What does NASDAQ stand for?
10. Which country is the bagel originally from?

Round 5: Hard New York City Trivia Questions and Answers

1. In the TV sitcom The Nanny, which NYC borough is Fran from? Queens
2. During which decade were the twin towers of the World Trade Center completed? 70s
3. In which Brooklyn neighborhood is the sitcom 2 Broke Girls set? Williamsburg
4. The first pizzeria in the US is located in New York City. What is its name? Lombardi’s
5. What was the first ever Broadway musical? The Black Crook
6. Between which two avenues is Central Park located? 5th and 8th
7. Which NYC landmark’s design was based on the Arc de Triomphe in Paris? Washington Square Arch
8. Which day of the week was 9/11? Tuesday
9. What does NASDAQ stand for? National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations
10. Which country is the bagel originally from? Poland

Round 6: New York City Picture Quiz

Round 6: New York City Picture Quiz Answers

1. Central Park
2. New York Public Library
3. Times Square
4. Brooklyn Bridge
5. Little Island
6. Washington Square Park
7. Grand Central Terminal
8. Empire State Building
9. Chrysler Building
10. Flatiron Building

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