Manhattan
Manhattan is one of New York City's five boroughs. This topic is part of Cities within Geography. This page currently draws on 24 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
Manhattan trivia questions
Manhattan is a borough of which city?
Answer: New York City
Bonus fact: Manhattan is one of New York City's five boroughs.
Manhattan Island lies between the Hudson River and what other major river?
Answer: East River
Bonus fact: The East River is actually a tidal strait.
What famous street runs diagonally through much of Manhattan and is known for theaters?
Answer: Broadway
Bonus fact: Broadway cuts across Manhattan's street grid.
The Manhattan Project developed what weapon during World War II?
Answer: Atomic bomb
Bonus fact: The project produced the first nuclear weapons.
The Brooklyn Bridge connects Manhattan with which borough?
Answer: Brooklyn
Bonus fact: It crosses the East River.
Who played Cal Abar, also known as Dr. Manhattan, in HBO's Watchmen?
Answer: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
Bonus fact: Jean Smart played Laurie Blake in the limited series.
Carnegie Hall is a famous concert venue in which city?
Answer: New York City
Bonus fact: Carnegie Hall opened in Manhattan in 1891.
Central Park is located in which city?
Answer: New York City
Bonus fact: Central Park occupies a large area of Manhattan.
Central Park is in which borough?
Answer: Manhattan
Bonus fact: The park runs from 59th to 110th Street in Manhattan.
Where is UN headquarters located?
Answer: New York City
Bonus fact: The main headquarters complex is in Manhattan.
The Empire State Building is located in which city?
Answer: New York City
Bonus fact: It stands in Midtown Manhattan.
Times Square is located in which city?
Answer: New York City
Bonus fact: It lies in Midtown Manhattan.