Test on New York City and Washington D.C.

Question 1: The World Trade Center, New York's highest skyscraper, was built in 1970.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The World Trade Center was built in 1973, not 1970.

Question 2: According to the provided text, what was the original purpose of the wall that gave Wall Street its name?

A. To establish the first stock exchange in New York.

B. To protect the early settlers from Indian attacks.

C. To mark the boundary between Dutch and British territories.

D. To facilitate the growth of an important trading port.

Explanation: The study materials state: "In southern part of Manhattan Island there used to be a wall against Indians, now there is Wall Street – the centre of financial life with the most important stock-exchange in the world." This indicates the wall was built for protection against Indians.

Question 3: In Manhattan, avenues predominantly run in an east-west direction.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that avenues run north-south, not east-west.

Question 4: Based on the provided study materials, what specifically establishes Broadway as a center of cultural life?

A. It is the primary location for all historical landmarks.

B. It is home to the well-known The Broadway Theatre.

C. It is the main shopping district of Manhattan.

D. It is one of the few streets that runs east-west.

Explanation: The study materials explicitly state, 'Broadway is the centre of cultural life (there is the well known The Broadway Theatre),' directly linking its cultural significance to the presence of this theatre.

Question 5: The Pentagon was struck by a skyjacked plane on September 11, 2001, resulting in 189 fatalities.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state: 'In September 11 2001 terrorist skyjacked a plane and crashed into the Pentagon with it. 189 people died.'