Exploring New York City
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Which airport is mentioned as a point of travel into New York?

  • Teterboro Airport
  • Newark Liberty Airport
  • LaGuardia Airport
  • JFK Airport (correct)
  • How many boroughs make up New York City?

  • Five (correct)
  • Six
  • Four
  • Three
  • What did the Dutch settlers name their newly founded village in 1625?

  • New York
  • New Amsterdam (correct)
  • New Harlem
  • Brooklyn
  • What was Manhattan like four centuries ago?

    <p>An island of woods, fields, and streams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For how much did the Dutch settlers purchase Manhattan?

    <p>$500 worth of goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which borough is the oldest and most famous part of New York City?

    <p>Manhattan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    New York City

    • New York City is composed of five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.
    • The city has a population of over eight million people with a diverse mix of cultures, traditions, and human activities.

    Manhattan

    • Manhattan is the oldest and most famous part of New York City.
    • It is an island, 13 miles long and less than two miles wide.
    • Originally, Manhattan was an island of woods, fields, and streams inhabited by native Americans.

    History of Manhattan

    • In 1625, the Dutch founded New Amsterdam on Manhattan Island.
    • The Dutch "bought" the island for $24 worth of goods.
    • The British took over New Amsterdam in 1664 and renamed the village.

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    Discover the city of skyscrapers and iconic landmarks as you travel through New York City, exploring its five boroughs including Manhattan and Brooklyn.

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