History of Pittsburgh
  • 1. What year was the city of Pittsburgh founded?
A) 1800
B) 1776
C) 1820
D) 1758
  • 2. Which famous industrialist had a significant impact on Pittsburgh's development?
A) J.P. Morgan
B) Henry Ford
C) Andrew Carnegie
D) John D. Rockefeller
  • 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) 2010
C) 1985
D) 1991
  • 5. Who was the first African American mayor of Pittsburgh?
A) William Peduto
B) Tom Murphy
C) David L. Lawrence
D) Sophie Masloff
  • 6. Which university is located in Pittsburgh?
A) Stanford University
B) University of Pittsburgh
C) Yale University
D) Harvard University
  • 7. What is the name of the NFL team based in Pittsburgh?
A) Pittsburgh Thunderbirds
B) Pittsburgh Pirates
C) Pittsburgh Panthers
D) Pittsburgh Steelers
  • 8. What is the height of the Cathedral of Learning at the University of Pittsburgh?
A) 450 feet
B) 625 feet
C) 700 feet
D) 535 feet
  • 9. Where is the Andy Warhol Museum located?
A) New York City
B) Pittsburgh
C) Paris
D) Los Angeles
  • 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) 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) Three Rivers Arts Festival
B) Pittsburgh Auto Show
C) Steelers Training Camp
D) Pittsburgh Marathon
  • 13. Which famous artist was born and raised in Pittsburgh?
A) Vincent van Gogh
B) Pablo Picasso
C) Leonardo da Vinci
D) Andy Warhol
  • 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) 2005
B) 1979
C) 1985
D) 1995
  • 16. When was Pittsburgh officially incorporated as a city?
A) 1854
B) 1901
C) 1816
D) 1766
  • 17. What is the name of the historic theater in Pittsburgh that hosts Broadway shows and concerts?
A) PNC Park
B) Benedum Center
C) Heinz Hall
D) Carnegie Hall
  • 18. Pittsburgh is known as the city of ________.
A) Parks
B) Mountains
C) Tunnels
D) Bridges
  • 19. Which river forms Pittsburgh's southern border?
A) Potomac River
B) Monongahela River
C) Allegheny River
D) Ohio River
  • 20. What is Pittsburgh's nickname?
A) The City of Lights
B) The Steel City
C) The City of Bridges
D) The City of Champions
  • 21. What is the name of Pittsburgh's Major League Baseball team?
A) Pirates
B) Steelers
C) Penguins
D) Phillies
  • 22. What is the name of Pittsburgh's famous amusement park?
A) Disneyland
B) Six Flags
C) Hersheypark
D) Kennywood
  • 23. Which park in Pittsburgh is known for its large fountain and riverfront views?
A) Schenley Park
B) Frick Park
C) Highland Park
D) Point State Park
  • 24. Who wrote the famous play 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' which is set in Pittsburgh?
A) Stephen Chbosky
B) J.K. Rowling
C) George Orwell
D) William Shakespeare
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