New York State Quiz

Which ocean borders New York to the east?

• Arctic Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

Which country borders New York to the north?

• Brazil

• France

• Canada

• Mexico

What is the main nickname for the State of New York?

• The Golden State

• The Empire State

• The Sunshine State

• The Garden State

Who is believed to have referred to New York as 'the Seat of the Empire'?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• Abraham Lincoln

What is depicted on the New York State flag?

• A mountain and a river

• The New York Coat of Arms

• A ship and a lighthouse

• A bear and a star

What does the word 'excelsior' on the New York flag mean?

• Forever free

• Ever upward

• Unity and strength

• Land of liberty

What is the capital city of New York?

• Syracuse

• Rochester

• Albany

• Buffalo

Which famous monument is located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor?

• The Great Wall

• The Colosseum

• The Statue of Liberty

• The Eiffel Tower

What is the state bird of New York?

• Bald Eagle

• Northern Cardinal

• Eastern Bluebird

• American Robin

Where are Eastern Bluebirds most commonly found in New York?

• Mountain peaks

• Urban areas

• Deserts

• Open areas like orchards