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