New York Quiz

1. When did the Dutch establish Fort Orange?
  • Correct Answer: 1624

2. What was the worth of merchandise paid by Peter Minuit for purchase of Manhattan Island?
  • Correct Answer: 60 guilders

3. Who surrendered New Netherland to the British?
  • Correct Answer: Peter Stuyvesant

4. Who was New York’s first governor after independence?
  • Correct Answer: George Clinton

5. Which state is to the south of New York?
  • Correct Answer: Pennsylvania

6. Which country is to the north of New York?
  • Correct Answer: Canada

7. Which is the capital of New York?
  • Correct Answer: Albany

8. Which is the highest point in New York?
  • Correct Answer: Mount Marcy

9. When was Kingston capital of New York?
  • Correct Answer: 1777-1797

10. When did the terrorists destroy twin towers of World Trade Center?
  • Correct Answer: 11 September 2001