Gateway Arch Facts and Trivia

The video explores the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, highlighting its status as the tallest arch in the world. It discusses its construction, design by Eero Saarinen, and its symbolic representation of westward expansion. The arch is part of the Gateway Arch National Park, which was renamed from Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. The video also covers the visitor experience, including the tram system and observation deck.

What is the nickname of the city where the Gateway Arch is located?

• The City of Angels

• The Gateway to the West

• The Big Apple

• The Windy City

How tall is the Gateway Arch?

• 800 feet

• 700 feet

• 500 feet

• 630 feet

What material is the Gateway Arch made of?

• Aluminum

• Copper

• Iron

• Stainless Steel

Which river is the Gateway Arch located near?

• Missouri River

• Ohio River

• Mississippi River

• Colorado River

Who designed the Gateway Arch?

• Eero Saarinen

• Le Corbusier

• Zaha Hadid

• Frank Lloyd Wright

What does the Gateway Arch symbolize?

• Industrial Revolution

• Westward Expansion

• Civil Rights Movement

• Space Exploration

What was the original name of the Gateway Arch National Park?

• Roosevelt National Park

• Washington National Park

• Jefferson National Expansion Memorial

• Lincoln National Park

In what year was the park officially renamed to Gateway Arch National Park?

• 2020

• 2010

• 2000

• 2018

What unique feature allows visitors to ascend the Gateway Arch?

• Elevator

• Escalator

• Tram System

• Staircase

How many people can the Observation Deck at the top of the Gateway Arch hold?

• 100 people

• 120 people

• 140 people

• 160 people