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How well do you know the Emerald City? Test your knowledge of Seattle's history, culture, and landmarks.
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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
What Seattle Center attraction showcases the glass art of Dale Chihuly?
The correct answer is A. Chihuly Garden and Glass
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 25easy
What is Seattle's most common nickname?
The correct answer is B. The Emerald City
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