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WorksheetsPittsburgh Trivia
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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Class
Date
1.
This tasty frozen dairy treat was invented by Sam Isaly in 1922
a)
Klondike Bar
b)
Ice cream sanwich
c)
Superman Ice Cream
d)
Hot Fudge Sundae
2.
The world's first commercial radio station, _______, was located in Pittsburgh.
a)
KDKA
b)
WQED
c)
WDVE
d)
FOX
3.
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
4.
Which Steelers quarterback led the team to four Super Bowl victories?
a)
Ben Roethlisberger
b)
Neil O'Donnell
c)
Terry Bradshaw
d)
Kordell Stewart
5.
Dr. Jonas Salk at the University of Pittsburgh invented the vaccine for what disease?
a)
smallpox
b)
polio
c)
influenza
d)
mumps
6.
Heinz originated in Pittsburgh. What was their first product in 1867?
a)
Ketchup
b)
Mustard
c)
Horseradish
d)
Pickles
7.
Pittsburgh is a city with the most bridges in the world. How many bridges are in Pittsburgh?
a)
312
b)
446
c)
61
d)
608
8.
Name this Pittsburgh feature.
a)
Port Authority Transit
b)
Incline
c)
STAT MedEvac
d)
NA Transportation
9.
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood, this famous actor was from Latrobe.
a)
Bill Nye
b)
John Stamos
c)
Fred Rogers
d)
Kenan Thompson
10.
This singer and former host of "The Voice" is from Pittsburgh.
a)
Christina Aguilera
b)
Adam Levine
c)
Cee Lo Green
d)
Jennifer Lopez
11.
"I'm Batman..." and a native Pittsburgher. (At least the first Batman was.)
a)
Val Kilmer
b)
Michael Keaton
c)
Christian Bale
d)
George Clooney
12.
Pittsburgh is the _____-largest city in Pennsylvania.
a)
first
b)
second
c)
third
d)
fourth
13.
The smiley face emoticon was invented at _____.
a)
Chatham University
b)
Duquesne University
c)
University of Pittsburgh
d)
Carnegie Mellon University
14.
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
15.
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
16.
Name this Pittsburgh feature.
a)
Eiffel Tower
b)
Burj Khalifa
c)
Cathedral of Learning
d)
One World Trade Center
17.
Which of the following is NOT a musician from Pittsburgh?
a)
Mac Miller
b)
Wiz Khalifa
c)
Taylor Swift
d)
Christina Aguilera
18.
Pittsburgh had the first of these amusement park rides?
a)
ferris wheel
b)
carousel
c)
bumper cars
d)
swings
19.
This tomato-based condiment was invented in Pittsburgh by H.J. Heinz.
a)
chili sauce
b)
hot sauce
c)
Ragu
d)
ketchup
20.
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
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