Skyscrapers

The first skyscraper was built in......

• 1588

• 1885

• 1858

• 1985

The world's tallest skyscraper is called the.......

• Empire State Building

• Sears Tower

• New York One

• Burj Khalifa

How tall is the Burj Khalifa

• 2,722 feet

• 3,145 feet

• 1,487 feet

• 5,280 feet

Skyscrapers are buildings that have more than......

• 20-30 floors

• 60 fllors

• 40-50 floors

• 100 floors

Where was the first modern skyscraper

• New York

• Chicago

• Las Vegas

• Houston

How many stories did the Home Insurance Building in Chicago Have?

• 10

• 23

• 5

• 14

Skyscrapers are an efficient use of space in a crowded city

• True

• False

Skyscrapers biggest challenge is......

• Building

• Foundation

• Height

• Gravity

The most important part of a skyscraper is.......

• Height

• Solid foundation

• Construction

• Windows

Skyscrapers are mostly made of.......

• Aluminum

• Concrete

• Windows

• Steel