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39 New York Quiz Questions and Answers: The Empire State

We Love Quizzes October 7, 2022

New York, a state in Northeastern United States and home to one of the most renowned cities in the world. It is one of the most populated US states to date. Take these 39 trivia New York Quiz Questions and Answers to see how much you know about “The Empire State.”

New York Quiz Questions and Answers

New York Quiz Questions and Answers


1 New York was one of the…

A states from the Northwest Territory.

B original thirteen colonies.

C French territories.

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New York was one of the original thirteen British colonies.


2 The state was named after…

A Yorktown

B the New York Mets

C the Duke of York

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The state was named after the Duke of York, who later became James II, King of England.


3 What is New York’s capital city?

A Albany

B Rochester

C New York City

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Though commonly mistaken as New York City, the capital city of New York is Albany.


4 When was the state admitted into the Union?

A 1744

B 1788

C 1812

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New York was admitted to the Union on July 26, 1788.


5 Which of these is a state that borders New York to the east?

A New Jersey

B Connecticut

C Pennsylvania

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Connecticut borders New York to the east.


6 The state was visited in the early 1600s by __________ for the Dutch East India Company.

A Johan van Oldenbarnevelt

B Willem Janszoon

C Henry Hudson

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Henry Hudson explored New York for the Dutch East India Company.


7 Which of these natural landmarks is partially in New York?

A Niagara Falls

B Rainbow Arch

C Castle Rock

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Niagara Falls straddles the international border between New York and Canada.


8 The advanced technological region in New York is known as…

A Silicon Alley

B Silicon Valley

C Silicon City

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The advanced region in New York is known as Silicon Alley, similar to California’s Silicon Valley.


9 The state encompasses an approximate area of __________ square miles, or ___________ square kilometers.

A 54,000 / 87,000

B 21,000 / 34,000

C 198,000 / 319,000

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New York has an area of approximately 54,000 square miles, or 87,000 square kilometers.


10 About __ of the battles of the American Revolutionary War took place in New York.

A 1/2

B 1/3

C 1/6

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About ⅓ of the battles fought during the American Revolutionary war took place in New York.


11 The largest battle of the American Revolutionary War is primarily known as the Battle of…

A Long Island

B Syracuse

C Valley Forge

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The largest battle of the American is primarily known as the Battle of Long Island, but it is also referred to as the Battle of Brooklyn.


12 _______________ influenced the French to ally with the revolutionaries during the American Revolutionary War.

A Benjamin Franklin

B British impressment of US soldiers

C The Battle of Saratoga

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The American victory at the Battle of Saratoga influenced France to join the war as the Americans’ ally.


13 Under the Köppen climate classification, the climate of the state can be described as…

A a Mediterranean climate

B a continental subarctic climate

C a humid subtropical climate

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New York’s climate can be described as humid subtropical under the Köppen climate classification.


14 The Statue of Liberty is a representation of…

A The working people

B Libertas

C Manifest Destiny

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The Statue of Liberty is meant to be a representation of Libertas, the ROman goddess of liberty.


15 The Statue of Liberty was a collaboration between the Americans and the…

A British.

B French.

C Germans.

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The Statue of Liberty was a collaboration between the Americans and the French.


16 How many Iroquois Indian Nations inhabited the Finger Lakes Region before European colonization?

A Seven

B Six

C Five

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Five Iroquois Indian Nations inhabited the Finger Lakes Region of New York.


17 New York receives much snow from Lake Erie and…

A Lake Ontario.

B Lake Michigan.

C Great Bear Lake.

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New York receives heavy snow from Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.


18 The part of Niagara Falls that are in New York are named…

A American Falls

B Horseshoe Falls

C Falls of York

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The part of Niagara Falls that are in New York are known as the American Falls.


19 New York is the only US state to border…

A Lake Ontario

B Lake Superior

C Lake Huron

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New York is the only US state to border Lake Ontario.


20 Theodore Roosevelt was inaugurated in which city?

A Rochester

B New York City

C Buffalo

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Theodore Roosevelt was inaugurated in Buffalo.


21 __________ is sometimes referred to as “The Parlor City.”

A Yonkers

B Binghamton

C Ithaca

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Binghamton is also known as “The Parlor City.”


22 Where is the highest point in New York?

A Whiteface Mountain

B Mount Marcy

C Algonquin Peak

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The highest point in New York is Mount Marcy at around 5,344 feet, or 1629 meters.


23 Near which building was famous musician John Lennon shot four times?

A Chrysler Building

B Empire State Building

C The Dakota

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John Lennon was shot four times near The Dakota, and died a short while later.


24 The Strawberry Fields Memorial is a section in…

A Central Park

B Bryant Park

C Washington Square Park

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The Strawberry Fields Memorial is a section in Central Park and covers approximately 2.5 acres.


25 Billy Joel was raised in…

A the Bronx

B Hicksville

C Albany

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Though born in the Bronx, Billy Joel was raised in Hicksville.


26 Which mountain range passes through New York?

A Andes

B Appalachian Mountains

C Mantiqueira Mountains

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The Appalachian Mountains pass through New York.


27 What is NOT one of the major finger lakes?

A Keuka

B Travis

C Cayuga

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Lake Travis is not a major finger lake; it isn’t even in New York!


28 How many counties are in New York?

A 28

B 62

C 109

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There are currently 62 counties in New York.


29 New York was originally a _____ colony.

A Dutch

B British

C French

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New York was originally a Dutch colony.


30 New York was originally called…

A New Amsterdam

B Braunfels

C Roanoke

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New York was originally called New Amsterdam.


31 Liberty Island was once known as…

A Euboea

B Fraser Island

C Bedloe’s Island

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Liberty Island was once known as Bedloe’s Island, in honor of Isaac Bedloe who purchased it on December 23, 1667.


32 In which park does the Shakespeare group in Buffalo perform?

A Cazenovia Park

B La Salle Park

C Delaware Park

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The Shakespeare group in Buffalo performs in Delaware Park.


33 Herd About Buffalo is…

A a public art project

B a television show

C a museum

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Herd About Buffalo is a public art project in the city of Buffalo where buffaloes are painted and placed all around the city.


34 Herkimer County is named after…

A Johan Jost Herkimer

B Nicholas Herkimer

C Brandy Herkimer

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Herkimer County is named after Nicholas Herkimer, a general who took part in the Battle of Oriskany.


35 The largest city in Central New York is…

A. New York City

B. Syracuse

C. Buffalo

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B. Syracuse


36 Which of the following Canadian states does NOT share the border with New York State?

A. British Columbia

B. Ontario

C. Quebec

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Answer: A. British Columbia

37 Which river is depicted on the flag and coat of arms of New York State?

A. Missouri River

B. Columbia River

C. Hudson River

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Answer: C. Hudson River

38 What is the state flower of New York?

A. Sunflower

B. Lavender

C. Rose

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Answer: C. Rose

39 Which caption appears on the state quarter of New York?

A. Wisdom, Justice, Moderation

B. Gateway to Freedom

C. Crossroads of America

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Answer: B. Gateway to Freedom

We hope you learned a thing or two after taking these 39 New York Quiz Questions and Answers. If you enjoy taking our quizzes, check this trivia quiz about Japan, or click here to check out a quiz about The Walking Dead.

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