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WorksheetsPittsburgh Trivia
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Dr. Jonas Salk at the University of Pittsburgh invented the vaccine for what disease?
a)
smallpox
b)
polio
c)
influenza
d)
mumps
2.
Pittsburgh was home to the first robotics center at what university?
a)
University of Pittsburgh
b)
Duquesne
c)
Carnegie Mellon
d)
Point Park
3.
Pittsburgh had the first of these amusement park rides?
a)
ferris wheel
b)
carousel
c)
bumper cars
d)
swings
4.
The world's first commercial radio station, _______, was located in Pittsburgh.
a)
KDKA
b)
WQED
c)
WDVE
d)
FOX
5.
What recent movie starring Will Smith was filmed in Pittsburgh (and Mrs. Adair's home school district)?
a)
Men in Black
b)
Focus
c)
Concussion
d)
Perks of Being a Wallflower
6.
This tomato-based condiment was invented in Pittsburgh by H.J. Heinz.
a)
chili sauce
b)
hot sauce
c)
Ragu
d)
ketchup
7.
This Depression-era sandwich invented by _________ included the french fries and cole slaw on the sandwich so laborers could hold their entire meal in one hand.
a)
Isaly's
b)
Primanti Brothers
c)
Wholey's
d)
Arby's
8.
Pittsburgh has more than ______ bridges.
a)
50
b)
100
c)
200
d)
400
9.
The first movie theater in the world, ________, opened in Pittsburgh in 1905.
a)
the Nickolodeon
b)
the Garden Theatre
c)
the Nickel Theater
d)
the Chaplin Theater
10.
This famous former Miami Dolphins quarterback is from Pittsburgh.
a)
Joe Montana
b)
Joe Namath
c)
Dan Marino
d)
Terry Bradshaw
11.
This singer and former host of "The Voice" is from Pittsburgh.
a)
Christina Aguilera
b)
Adam Levine
c)
Cee Lo Green
d)
Jennifer Lopez
12.
"I'm Batman..." and a scary dad in "Spiderman Homecoming" and a native Pittsburgher.
a)
Val Kilmer
b)
Michael Keaton
c)
Christian Bale
d)
George Clooney
13.
Pittsburgh is the _____-largest city in Pennsylvania.
a)
first
b)
second
c)
third
d)
fourth
14.
The smiley face emoticon was invented at _____.
a)
Chatham University
b)
Duquesne University
c)
University of Pittsburgh
d)
Carnegie Mellon University
15.
This warning sticker was created at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh for parents to warn children of poisonous substances in their homes.
a)
Mr. Yuk
b)
skull and crossbones
c)
skeleton
d)
do not enter symbol
16.
The world's first retractable dome was invented in 1961 to cover this building, formerly used for sports and musicals events in Pittsburgh.
a)
Consol Energy Center
b)
Civic Arena
c)
Benedum Center
d)
Byham Theater
17.
What main menu item does SpongeBob Squarepants serve at the Krusty Krab?
a)
Fish Sticks
b)
Barnacle Burgers
c)
Krabby Patties
d)
Harpoon Hot Dogs
18.
Which Steelers quarterback led the team to four Super Bowl victories in the 1970s?
a)
Ben Roethlisberger
b)
Neil O'Donnell
c)
Terry Bradshaw
d)
Kordell Stewart
19.
I am the Grandmaster in Thor Ragnarok ... and a chaos expert in Jurassic Park ... and a native Pittsburgher.
a)
Jeff Goldblum
b)
Jeff Bezos
c)
Chris Hemsworth
d)
Mark Ruffalo
20.
This rapper known for his song "Black and Yellow" is from Pittsburgh.
a)
Mac Miller
b)
Wiz Khalifa
c)
Eminem
d)
Jay-Z
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