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History of Pittsburgh
Contributed by: Chadwick
  • 1. What year was the city of Pittsburgh founded?
A) 1776
B) 1820
C) 1758
D) 1800
  • 2. Which famous industrialist had a significant impact on Pittsburgh's development?
A) Henry Ford
B) J.P. Morgan
C) Andrew Carnegie
D) John D. Rockefeller
  • 3. What is the name of Pittsburgh's famous incline railway?
A) Monongahela Incline
B) Liberty Incline
C) Duquesne Incline
D) Allegheny Incline
  • 4. In what year did the Pittsburgh Penguins win their first Stanley Cup?
A) 2000
B) 1985
C) 2010
D) 1991
  • 5. Who was the first African American mayor of Pittsburgh?
A) Sophie Masloff
B) William Peduto
C) Tom Murphy
D) David L. Lawrence
  • 6. Which university is located in Pittsburgh?
A) Harvard University
B) Stanford University
C) University of Pittsburgh
D) Yale University
  • 7. What is the name of the NFL team based in Pittsburgh?
A) Pittsburgh Thunderbirds
B) Pittsburgh Panthers
C) Pittsburgh Steelers
D) Pittsburgh Pirates
  • 8. What is the height of the Cathedral of Learning at the University of Pittsburgh?
A) 625 feet
B) 700 feet
C) 535 feet
D) 450 feet
  • 9. Where is the Andy Warhol Museum located?
A) New York City
B) Los Angeles
C) Pittsburgh
D) Paris
  • 10. Which company is headquartered in Pittsburgh and is known for its ketchup?
A) Heinz
B) Hunts
C) Del Monte
D) French's
  • 11. Which river is Pittsburgh known for being situated at the confluence of?
A) Allegheny and Monongahela
B) Mississippi and Ohio
C) Ohio and Monongahela
D) Potomac and Anacostia
  • 12. Which Pittsburgh event is known for its food vendors and concerts?
A) Pittsburgh Marathon
B) Pittsburgh Auto Show
C) Steelers Training Camp
D) Three Rivers Arts Festival
  • 13. Which famous artist was born and raised in Pittsburgh?
A) Pablo Picasso
B) Vincent van Gogh
C) Leonardo da Vinci
D) Andy Warhol
  • 14. What neighborhood in Pittsburgh is known for its historic Victorian architecture?
A) Shadyside
B) Lawrenceville
C) Squirrel Hill
D) South Side
  • 15. What year did the Pittsburgh Pirates win their last World Series?
A) 1985
B) 1995
C) 2005
D) 1979
  • 16. When was Pittsburgh officially incorporated as a city?
A) 1766
B) 1816
C) 1901
D) 1854
  • 17. What is the name of the historic theater in Pittsburgh that hosts Broadway shows and concerts?
A) PNC Park
B) Heinz Hall
C) Benedum Center
D) Carnegie Hall
  • 18. Pittsburgh is known as the city of ________.
A) Bridges
B) Mountains
C) Parks
D) Tunnels
  • 19. Which river forms Pittsburgh's southern border?
A) Ohio River
B) Allegheny River
C) Potomac River
D) Monongahela River
  • 20. What is Pittsburgh's nickname?
A) The Steel City
B) The City of Champions
C) The City of Bridges
D) The City of Lights
  • 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) Disneyland
C) Six Flags
D) Kennywood
  • 23. Which park in Pittsburgh is known for its large fountain and riverfront views?
A) Point State Park
B) Highland Park
C) Schenley Park
D) Frick 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) William Shakespeare
D) Stephen Chbosky
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