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