10 Questions
Which borough did you cross when travelling from JFK Airport to Manhattan?
Brooklyn
Who founded New Amsterdam in 1625?
Dutch people
What did the British rename the village of New Amsterdam in 1664?
New York
What percentage of the current population in New York are immigrants or children of immigrants?
Half
What was the original name of the village founded by the Dutch people in 1625?
New Amsterdam
Which borough did the Dutch 'buy' for just $500 of goods?
Manhattan
When did New York become the main centre of trade in the USA?
By 1830
What was the main centre of trade in the USA by 1830?
New York
What percentage of the current population in New York are either immigrants or children of immigrants?
50%
What was the original name of the island that was home to native Americans before the arrival of the Dutch?
Mannahatta
Test your knowledge about the boroughs of New York City with this quiz. From the iconic Manhattan skyline to the diverse neighborhoods of Brooklyn, see how well you know the geography and history of the different boroughs.
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