Quiz 36

1. Which country's settlers originally founded the settlement that became New York?

A. Britain B. France C. The Netherlands D. Germany

2. How much did the settlers pay for Manhattan Island according to the old document?

A. 60 dollars B. 60 guilders C. 600 guilders D. It was free

3. Where can the original letter about the purchase of Manhattan be seen today?

A. Amsterdam City Hall B. The Guggenheim Museum C. The Netherlands National Archives D. South Street Seaport Museum

4. What did the British use to fill in part of the East River to create more land?

A. Sand B. Waste C. Rocks D. Bricks

5. What was the population of Manhattan by 1910?

A. 100,000 B. 1,000,000 C. Over 2,000,000 D. 400,000

6. Why was the Brooklyn Bridge built in 1883?

A. To allow ships to pass B. To connect New York to Washington C. To allow people to move to cheaper land on Long Island D. To celebrate the 400th anniversary

7. What development led to the growth of land areas far from the city center?

A. The Brooklyn Bridge B. Underground trains C. Skyscrapers D. Horse carriages

8. What were people initially afraid of regarding skyscrapers?

A. They would be too expensive B. They would block the sun C. They would fall down in a windstorm D. They would catch fire

9. According to Barry Lewis, what was the primary reason for building skyscrapers?

A. Art and beauty B. Money and land investment C. Better views D. To house the growing government

10. What has the original Dutch settlement area evolved into today?

A. The Guggenheim Museum B. Washington Square C. Long Island D. Wall Street