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