History of Pittsburgh
  • 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) 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) Monongahela Incline
B) Duquesne Incline
C) Allegheny Incline
D) Liberty Incline
  • 4. In what year did the Pittsburgh Penguins win their first Stanley Cup?
A) 2010
B) 2000
C) 1991
D) 1985
  • 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) Harvard University
C) University of Pittsburgh
D) Yale University
  • 7. What is the name of the NFL team based in Pittsburgh?
A) Pittsburgh Pirates
B) Pittsburgh Steelers
C) Pittsburgh Thunderbirds
D) Pittsburgh Panthers
  • 8. What is the height of the Cathedral of Learning at the University of Pittsburgh?
A) 535 feet
B) 700 feet
C) 625 feet
D) 450 feet
  • 9. Where is the Andy Warhol Museum located?
A) Los Angeles
B) New York City
C) Pittsburgh
D) Paris
  • 10. Which company is headquartered in Pittsburgh and is known for its ketchup?
A) Heinz
B) French's
C) Del Monte
D) Hunts
  • 11. Which river is Pittsburgh known for being situated at the confluence of?
A) Potomac and Anacostia
B) Ohio and Monongahela
C) Mississippi and Ohio
D) Allegheny and Monongahela
  • 12. Which Pittsburgh event is known for its food vendors and concerts?
A) Pittsburgh Auto Show
B) Pittsburgh Marathon
C) Steelers Training Camp
D) Three Rivers Arts Festival
  • 13. Which famous artist was born and raised in Pittsburgh?
A) Vincent van Gogh
B) Andy Warhol
C) Pablo Picasso
D) Leonardo da Vinci
  • 14. What neighborhood in Pittsburgh is known for its historic Victorian architecture?
A) Lawrenceville
B) South Side
C) Squirrel Hill
D) Shadyside
  • 15. What year did the Pittsburgh Pirates win their last World Series?
A) 1979
B) 2005
C) 1995
D) 1985
  • 16. When was Pittsburgh officially incorporated as a city?
A) 1901
B) 1854
C) 1766
D) 1816
  • 17. 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
  • 18. Pittsburgh is known as the city of ________.
A) Mountains
B) Parks
C) Bridges
D) Tunnels
  • 19. Which river forms Pittsburgh's southern border?
A) Allegheny River
B) Potomac River
C) Ohio River
D) Monongahela River
  • 20. What is Pittsburgh's nickname?
A) The City of Lights
B) The City of Bridges
C) The Steel City
D) The City of Champions
  • 21. What is the name of Pittsburgh's Major League Baseball team?
A) Steelers
B) Penguins
C) Pirates
D) Phillies
  • 22. What is the name of Pittsburgh's famous amusement park?
A) Kennywood
B) Six Flags
C) Disneyland
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) George Orwell
C) J.K. Rowling
D) Stephen Chbosky
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