
US Cities That Changed Their Names
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11th Grade - University
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the original name of Cincinnati before it was changed?
River City
Lickingville
Cincinnatus
Losanteville
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the town of Hot Springs, New Mexico, change its name to Truth or Consequences?
To promote tourism through a game show
To honor a local hero
To celebrate its 100th anniversary
To avoid confusion with other Hot Springs
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which name was NOT used for Atlanta before it became Atlanta?
Terminus
Marthasville
Thrasherville
Stonewall
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main reason for changing the name from Bronson to Kalamazoo?
To honor a local legend
Due to the founder's unpopularity
To attract more settlers
To reflect the local geography
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the name Kalamazoo most likely mean according to one theory?
Peaceful land
Boiling pot
Swift river
Great valley
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What inspired the name change to Phoenix, Arizona?
A nearby mountain range
The ruins of a previous civilization
A local bird species
A famous explorer
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the original name of Roanoke, Virginia?
Salt Marsh
Old Lick
Big Lick
Shell Town
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