Outdoor Spaces and Public Places pages: 226-227

What is the island in New York City that is known for its bustling streets and towering skyscrapers?

• Brooklyn
• Manhattan
• Queens
• Staten Island

What is the name of the large green area in the middle of Manhattan?

• Central Park
• Prospect Park
• Battery Park
• Bryant Park

Who was the person responsible for planning and building Central Park?

• Frederick Law Olmsted
• Robert Moses
• Jane Jacobs
• Daniel Burnham

What are skyscrapers?

• Short buildings with few floors
• Buildings made of glass
• Very tall buildings with many floors
• Buildings located in Central Park

Which mode of transportation runs below the streets of Manhattan?

• Bicycles
• Subways
• Cars
• Buses

What is the purpose of Central Park?

• To provide a place for people to relax and enjoy nature
• To serve as a transportation hub
• To house government buildings
• To provide housing for residents

In which century was Central Park planned and built?

• 1700s
• 1800s
• 1900s
• 2000s

Who shaped the look of New York City and many other places across the United States?

• Frederick Law Olmsted
• Robert Moses
• Jane Jacobs
• Daniel Burnham

What type of activities can people do in Central Park?

• Ride bicycles
• Read books on park benches
• Spend time with friends
• All of the above

Which side of Manhattan does Central Park extend into?

• North
• South
• East
• West