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