Test on New York City: History and Geography
New York City: History and Geography | Student Study Guide
Test: New York City
20 questions
Question 1: The first skyscrapers in New York City were constructed in the 1920s.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials state that the first skyscrapers in New York City were built in 1903 and 1913, not the 1920s.
Question 2: The Empire State Building was the first skyscraper built in New York City.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials state that the first skyscrapers in New York were built in 1903 and 1913, but do not identify the Empire State Building as among them. It is noted as the first building to exceed 100 floors and was the tallest in the world for 40 years.
Question 3: New York City is situated in the north-west of the US east coast.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials state that New York City is located "North-east of east coast on river Hudson", not north-west.
Question 4: The original World Trade Center was destroyed as a result of a terrorist attack on September 11, 2001.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials explicitly state: '1973 – The Twins (WTC) was built, 11th September 2001 terrorist attack' and 'One WTC built after the original one was destroyed on 11th Sept 2001 – memorial Ground Zero'.
Question 5: The Bronx is listed as one of the boroughs of New York City in the study materials.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials list 'Bronx' under the section 'Parts / boroughs', indicating it is one of the boroughs of New York City.