U.S. City Facts

What U.S. city is home to the Liberty Bell?

• Philadelphia

• Chicago

• Austin

• Houston

Answer explanation

Philadelphia has played an important role in the history of America, and even served as the meeting spot for the Continental Congresses, in which the Declaration of Independence was signed and the Constitution drafted. Today, visitors to the city can take a close-up look at the Liberty Bell.

Which city has long served as the heart of the U.S. auto industry?

• Columbus

• Detroit

• Chicago

• Indianapolis

Answer explanation

Detroit has long served as the center of the American auto industry. To this day, the Big Three -- Ford, GM, and Chrysler -- still make cars in or near the city.

This city is both the most populated and most densely populated in the U.S.

• Pheonix

• New York

• Miami

• Los Angeles

Answer explanation

New York City is home to the largest population in the smallest area of any U.S. city, as well as the largest population overall. While many associate NYC with Manhattan, it's actually made up of five boroughs, including Manhattan, Queens, Bronx, Brooklyn and Staten Island.

This Silicon Valley city is home to many of the world's biggest tech companies.

Portland

• San Jose

• Memphis

• Portland

• Charlotte

Answer explanation

San Jose sits smack dab in California's Silicon Valley. It's home to tech giants like Cisco, eBay, Adobe, Samsung and PayPal, among others.

Florida may be home to rocket launches, but Mission Control is located in this city.

• Philadelphia

• Omaha

• Houston

• New York City

Answer explanation

Remember when things went wrong on Apollo 13? They didn't call Cape Canaveral -- they reached out to Mission Control, which is located in Houston, Texas.

This city and the surrounding metro area are known as the Valley of the Sun.

• Phoenix

• Boston

• Denver

• San Francisco

Answer explanation

Phoenix is one of the hotter U.S. cities, temperature-wise, so it's no surprise that the metro area is known as the Valley of the Sun. Phoenix is also the only state capital in the U.S. with a population of more than 1 million people.

This city plays host to the largest single-day sporting event in the world every Memorial Day weekend.

• Sacramento

• Phoenix

• Indianapolis

• Detroit

Answer explanation

Race fans gather by the thousands for the annual Indianapolis 500, held in Indianapolis, Indiana. The city has been hosting the race since 1911.

Which of these cities houses all three executive branches of government?

• Denver

• Portland

• Charlotte

• Washington D.C

Answer explanation

Washington, D.C. is home to the President, Congress and the Supreme Court. It's also a major tourist attraction thanks to all of the museums and monuments along the National Mall.

Which U.S. city is home to the Grand Ole Opry?

• Nashville

• Jacksonville

• Augusta

• Las Vegas

Answer explanation

Nashville is known for its music heritage, especially when it comes to country artists. Legendary musical venues like the Grand Ole Opry and the Ryman Auditorium are located in the city.

Alcatraz is located in this U.S. city.

• Charlotte

• Philadelphia

• San Francisco

• NYC

Answer explanation

The once infamous prison sits in the treacherous water just off the coast of San Francisco. The city is also home to the Golden Gate Bridge, as well as countless tech and financial firms.