New York City Sightseeing Guide License Practice Exam

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• Which immigrant population was notably affected by the changes from the Hart-Cellars Act?
• Which building is the best example of Art Deco architecture in NYC?
• What cultural significance does Bryant Park hold today?
• What is the name of the river that is found west of Manhattan?
• What type of goods can be found at Malcolm Shabazz Market?
• What is typically used to cover a bialy?
• What does Gustavino refer to?
• What is the oldest continuous Protestant organization in New York City?
• Which prominent NYC building showcases Art Deco design?
• What factor contributed to the fall of the World Trade Center?
• Who was the first conductor to perform at Carnegie Hall?
• Where does a "Meet and Greet" typically take place?
• What is the primary religious affiliation of Halal food?
• Which architectural style is reflected in the Manhattan Municipal Building?
• What famous NYC resident is credited with inventing the telephone?
• What transformation did the Roxyettes undergo?
• What does CBGB stand for?
• What is the greeting used by NBC radio that is often compared to "faster than a speeding bullet"?
• Why is it said that constellations on the ceiling are best viewed by God?
• Who designed the interior of the Statue of Liberty?
• When did the name change to Times Square?
• What prominent venue is found at Madison Square?
• What is salmagundi stew known for?
• According to industry standards, what is the biggest cultural attraction in NYC?
• What was the significance of the Stonewall Inn in American history?
• What influence did the 1811 grid plan have on New York City?
• What does "FAM trip" stand for in the tourism industry?
• Which famous author is known for hating brownstones?
• What was a contributing factor to the naming of the Brooklyn Dodgers?
• What is the tallest structure in NYC outside of Manhattan?
• Who was William Cullen Bryant?
• Which hotel across from Penn Station was not designed by Stanford White?
• What type of features characterized the Ansonia Hotel?
• What was the original name of the former slum district south of Chatham Square?
• What was the name of the significant book exposing the conditions of the poor in NYC?
• Which movie is famously associated with Tom's Restaurant in Morningside Heights?
• What housing development helped to bring Blacks to settle in Harlem?
• What building serves as the tallest structure in Queens?
• Where is the Star Walk located?
• What is the second largest collection of Egyptian art located?
• What is the geographical location of The High Line?
• What comedy club was previously located at Giovanni's?
• What motivated the Dutch to settle in Manhattan?
• Who designed the Malcolm Shabazz Mosque?
• Which Broadway restaurant was known for offering an actor's menu with lower prices?
• What is the proper attire for someone at an airport?
• What was the name of the boat involved in the maritime tragedy in 1880 that resulted in over 1,000 deaths?
• What is the name of the new elevated park in Manhattan?
• What is Sniffen Court?
• Who built Riverside Church and who was the architect?
• What is the name of the hotel at 59 W. 44th between 5th and 6th, famous as a hangout for writers?
• Can a tour guide accept commissions or incentives for steering business to a vendor?
• Which of the following artists is NOT associated with the Hispanic Society of America?
• Where is the Islamic Cultural Center, the first mosque built in the U.S., located?
• What is the origin of many "Ray's Pizza" stores in Manhattan?
• How did the Brooklyn Dodgers get their name?
• How should a charter bus travel from an Astoria hotel to the Cloisters?
• What is the nickname for the Woolworth Building?
• Where would you recommend someone go to see "The Nutcracker Suite" during Christmas in Times Square?
• What is the current name of the venue formerly known as Hurtig and Seamon's?
• What is babaganoush made from?
• Which President regularly used a pew at St. Paul's Chapel?
• Where can you find the largest collection of Egyptian art?
• How long has the West Indian Carnival Day Parade been celebrated?
• Elizabeth Ann Seton is recognized as the first saint of which city?
• What essential elements should be included on a tour invoice?
• What does the term "Dispensary Triangle" refer to in New York City?
• Who is a famous musician linked to the performances at CBGB?
• At which establishment did Dylan Thomas drink shortly before his death?
• When was slavery officially abolished in New York City?
• Who sculpted the Bethesda Fountain in Central Park?
• What is the address of the original Cotton Club?
• What subway line would you take to reach the Brooklyn Museum?
• What organization funds public arts in the subway?
• What defines a "Brownstone"?
• Where is "Swedish Broadway" located?
• Who was Elizabeth Ann Seton?
• What social issue did the Tenement Law of 1879 address?
• What type of food is poori?
• What notable feature does the Neue Galerie exhibit?
• What is the etymology of the word "Bowery"?
• What was Weeksville known for in the 19th century?
• Prior to its present location, where was the Diamond District located?
• What is the primary use of hotel lobbies during sightseeing tours?
• What is the belief of the SATMAR Jewish sect concerning Israel?
• What was the significance of the building management change by Philip Payton Jr.?
• Which of the following was a major event during Jimmy Walker's mayoral term?
• Who is the author of both Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little?
• What infamous event involved the shooting of Stanford White?
• Where can buses unload and pick up passengers in New York City?
• How are many deals made in the Diamond District?
• What is the significance of Riverside Church?
• What is NYC's largest parade called?
• What is the name of the Mayor's residence in New York City?
• Which famed restaurant is located in Morningside Heights?
• What type of dish is salmagundi stew?
• Where did Jackie O live?
• Which notable church is located near Columbia University?
• Where was The Cosby Show filmed?
• What was a popular vending machine system for food in New York City?
• What is the second oldest monument in NYC?
• What service does the NYPD provide involving horses?
• What is the name of the river that lies east of Manhattan?
• Who was the architect of the Chrysler Building?
• Which borough is home to Edgar Allan Poe's cottage?
• What can be found on Roosevelt Island?
• What does the Hess triangle represent?
• Where is the Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton located?
• What is unique about wood water towers?
• Where does Audrey Hepburn's blind character from "Wait Until Dark" live?
• In what year did the Stonewall Riots occur?
• In NYC, which organization utilizes horses for various purposes?
• What city is approximately the same size as the Bronx?
• Which synagogue is recognized as the largest in NYC?
• Where could you formerly find a collection of Faberge Eggs?
• What is the most convenient subway line to reach the Bronx Zoo?
• What cuisine is the Lower East Side historically known for?
• Who designed the Equitable Building and when was it built?
• Which historic area was known for its poverty prior to urban renewal efforts?
• What waterway does the Kosciusko Bridge span between Brooklyn and Queens?
• What is Morningside Heights known for?
• Which train connects the Native American caves of Inwood to the ocean beaches of Rockaway?
• Which gallery in NYC is known for having great works of Picasso?
• Where was "West Side Story" primarily filmed?
• In what year was the Apollo Theater opened?
• Which of these theaters doesn't belong in the category of Broadway theaters?
• When was the Empire State Building completed?
• Where is the Hall of Fame for Great Americans located?
• Which notable artists and intellectuals frequented the Salmagundi Club?
• Who was the architect behind the design of Washington Arch?
• In which borough is the Belmont area, known for its Italian and Albanian communities, located?
• What notable building was historically moved to a new location?
• Who designed the exterior of the Statue of Liberty?
• What was the original name of the Cotton Club?
• What is a bialy most similar to?
• What historical event are the Stonewall Riots associated with?
• Which of the following is a traditional dish from Korean cuisine?
• What aspect of New York is referred to by "The Row"?
• What is a significant feature of the rare books library at the Hispanic Society of America?
• What was the original use of the building that now houses Tavern-On-The-Green?
• Where did the Huxtable family of The Cosby Show live?
• Where is the original St. Patrick's church located?
• What was the 21 club originally known for?
• What industry is considered the biggest in NYC, particularly relating to its cultural significance?
• In which borough would you find the Brooklyn Art Museum?
• What is the characteristic of the constellations painted on the ceiling?
• What is the oldest inhabited building in NYC?
• Which streets are part of the Thru St. program?
• What is the Old Bloomingdale Asylum known for?
• Which painters are notably displayed at the Hispanic Society of America?
• Which famous sculptor is associated with the statue of General Sherman near Central Park?
• What was the old elevated railway called on Ninth Avenue?
• What height does the Civic Fame statue reach?
• Where can you find the greatest concentration of cast iron buildings in the world?
• Who designed the copper dome of the Woolworth Building?
• What type of residents typically live in Carnegie Towers?
• Where was Seneca Village historically located?
• What is the Grand Boulevard in the Bronx also known as?
• Where is the Revolutionary War Monument that honors 11,500 patriots who died on prison ships located?
• What is the name of the garden at the Brooklyn Botanical Museum, famous for its cherry trees?
• What was housed in the building before the Malcolm Shabazz Mosque was converted?
• Where was the Jewish Rialto located?
• What distinguishes Gagosian Gallery in New York City?
• Which of these was famous for its actor's menu in New York City?
• Which New York City park is the largest?
• What notable historical feature was located at Bryant Park prior to its current use?
• What is the current name of the Gotham Hotel located at 700 5th Ave, at 55th St?
• Which regions of Europe were mainly affected by the 1924 Immigration Act?
• What was the phone number that Glenn Miller immortalized associated with a hotel across from Penn Station?
• What is Haughwaut's building known for?
• What is the oldest Jewish synagogue in NYC?
• Which boroughs have a Fifth Avenue?
• What is the name of the poem written by Emma Lazarus related to the Statue of Liberty?
• Which museum is known to have two Dutch farmhouses?
• What is the address of the United Nations?
• What would you include on a comprehensive tour invoice?
• Where is the Worth Monument located?
• When was slavery abolished in New York?
• What is located at Arthur Ave. in the Bronx?
• Where are many Taiwanese immigrants moving to in New York City?
• Which neighborhood is home to a significant number of Puerto Ricans and Dominicans today?
• What notable book did Jacob Riis write?
• What was the primary purpose of the Tenement Law of 1879?
• What monument pays tribute to those who died on prison ships during the Revolutionary War?
• Where did the photographer James Van Der Zee reside?
• Which notable American figure is associated with the Turtle Bay area?
• Throg's Neck Bridge connects which two boroughs?
• Which architectural style is represented by the row houses north of Washington Square?
• Which subway train do you take to get to the Hispanic Society of America?
• What is kimchi?
• What is Malcolm Shabazz Market?
• What is the address of the New York Stock Exchange?
• Who founded the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church?
• What changes did the 1965 Hart-Cellars Act introduce to U.S. immigration policy?
• How much do tickets generally cost for Shakespeare In The Park?
• Which governor was known for excluding Jewish settlers in New Amsterdam?
• What is famous about the Chelsea Hotel?
• The Church of the Transfiguration is known as a spiritual haven for which group?
• Who created the panels at Lincoln Center and had a Russian-Jewish background?
• In what year did the five boroughs of New York City consolidate?
• What is unusual about the statues surrounding the Fountain of Peace statue at St. John the Divine?
• Where is the Next Wave festival held each year?
• What causes the steam to rise from vents in New York City's streets?
• In which neighborhood is Malcolm Shabazz Market located?
• What John Lennon song can be found in Central Park's Italian mosaic?
• Which NYC location is best known for Christmas performances?
• Where is the Diamond District found?
• What does BAM stand for in the context of New York City museums?
• Which neighborhood is known as one of the oldest immigrant neighborhoods in NYC?
• Dim sum translates to what meaning in English?
• Where is Tom's restaurant, famous from the show "Seinfeld," located?
• What architectural styles can be found in the Lower East Side?
• Which significant figure lived in Turtle Bay apartments?
• What is the largest Jewish congregation in New York City?
• Which three trains will take you to Yankee Stadium?
• What makes wood water towers more cost-effective compared to steel towers?
• What was the name of the stadium for the New York Giants in Harlem?
• Which attraction is NOT located on Staten Island?
• What was the cultural impact of the Roxyettes becoming the Rockettes?
• What is Civic Fame and who designed it?
• Which subway line is best for getting to the Brooklyn Museum?
• What housing development helped bring blacks to settle in Harlem?
• What was the former name of Times Square before it was changed?
• Where is the New York City Panorama, the largest architectural model in the world, located?
• What is Bloomingdale Asylum known for?
• What is considered the finest example of Greek Revival Architecture in the city?
• Which of the following developments took place in Harlem during the 1890s?
• What is the French word for "market" used in context with tenements?
• What is a Batido?
• What major impact did the consolidation of the five boroughs have in 1898?
• When has the Empire State Building been noted as the tallest building in NYC?
• What is unique about a black congregation in a synagogue in Harlem?
• Is it permissible to idle your coach if the temperature is below 40 degrees F?
• Who were the architects responsible for the design of the Manhattan Municipal Building?
• What significant event took place at Federal Hall?
• What profession did Edith Wharton primarily belong to?
• Which sports team did Lou Gehrig play for?
• Which genre of music was significantly launched at CBGB?
• What unique focus does the Dahesh Museum have?
• Which notable buildings did Wallace K. Harrison design?
• Which Latin dance became popular in New York City during the 1980s?
• Why was Elizabeth Ann Seton canonized?
• What unusual features is the Ansonia Hotel known for?
• Which black leader was deported out of the country?
• Which landmark is notable for its historical significance in Manhattan?
• The Dahesh Museum specializes in art from which era?
• What type of community is traditionally associated with the Lower East Side?
• What is dim sum best described as?
• Which subway lines do NOT stop at Times Square?
• Which entity is responsible for arts funding in NYC transportation systems?
• What is significant about The Forward?
• Where would you go to learn about Santeria, a Caribbean religious mixture?
• Where is a large festival that celebrates the feast of the Giglio held?
• What historical significance does Elizabeth Ann Seton hold in the United States?
• What was Jimmy Walker known for during the Jazz Age?