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Seattle Trivia

25 questions

How well do you know the Emerald City? Test your knowledge of Seattle's history, culture, and landmarks.

Question 1easy

Which company was founded in Seattle in 1971 and is known for its coffee?

The correct answer is D. Starbucks

Question 2easy

What is the name of the iconic Seattle neighborhood known for its historic public market?

The correct answer is D. Pike Place Market

Question 3easy

What body of water does the Seattle Great Wheel overlook?

The correct answer is D. Puget Sound

Question 4easy

In what year did the Space Needle open for the Seattle World's Fair?

The correct answer is B. 1962

Question 5easy

Which MLB team plays its home games at T-Mobile Park in Seattle?

The correct answer is B. Seattle Mariners

Question 6easy

Which NFL team is based in Seattle?

The correct answer is C. Seattle Seahawks

Question 7medium

Seattle is named after which Native American chief?

The correct answer is B. Chief Sealth

Question 8medium

In what year did the Denny Party first settle the Seattle area?

The correct answer is B. 1851

Question 9medium

Which lake lies east of downtown Seattle and is connected to Puget Sound by the Lake Washington Ship Canal?

The correct answer is D. Lake Washington

Question 10medium

Which Washington county is Seattle located in?

The correct answer is A. King County

Question 11medium

Which legendary rock guitarist was born in Seattle?

The correct answer is C. Jimi Hendrix

Question 12medium

Which grunge band, fronted by Kurt Cobain, was formed in the Seattle area?

The correct answer is B. Nirvana

Question 13medium

Which tech company has its headquarters in Seattle?

The correct answer is A. Amazon

Question 14medium

Microsoft's headquarters are located in which Seattle-area city?

The correct answer is C. Redmond

Question 15medium

Which Seattle neighborhood is known for the Fremont Troll sculpture under the Aurora Bridge?

The correct answer is C. Fremont

Question 16medium

What is the name of the monorail that runs from Seattle Center to downtown?

The correct answer is C. Seattle Center Monorail

Question 17hard

Which aerospace company was founded in Seattle in 1916?

The correct answer is A. Boeing

Question 18hard

In 1926, Seattle became the first major U.S. city to elect a female mayor. What was her name?

The correct answer is A. Bertha Landes

Question 19hard

Which department store was founded in Seattle in 1901?

The correct answer is C. Nordstrom

Question 20hard

Which MLS soccer team plays home games at Lumen Field in Seattle?

The correct answer is C. Seattle Sounders FC

Question 21hard

What is the name of the distinctive downtown Seattle library building designed by Rem Koolhaas?

The correct answer is B. Seattle Central Library

Question 22hard

Which body of water separates downtown Seattle from West Seattle?

The correct answer is A. Elliott Bay

Question 23hard

The 1962 World's Fair in Seattle had what theme?

The correct answer is A. Century 21

Question 24hard

Which Washington state ferry route is one of the busiest in the country and runs from Seattle to Bainbridge Island?

The correct answer is C. Seattle–Bainbridge Island

Question 25hard

What is Seattle's most common nickname?

The correct answer is B. The Emerald City