Philadelphia Trivia
Test your Philly smarts from cheesesteaks to the Liberty Bell—think you can handle the city of Brotherly Love?
EXAMPLE QUESTIONS
Which European nation formed a pivotal alliance with the United States in 1778, ultimately causing the British to withdraw from Philadelphia?
France
What notorious nickname did the Philadelphia Flyers earn in the 1970s for their aggressive, penalty-fueled style of play?
Broad Street Bullies
Which eyewear innovation, devised by Benjamin Franklin to ease his own vision struggles, merged lenses for both reading and distance vision?
Bifocals
Which instrument's emergence in jazz was championed by Eddie Lang in 1920s, effectively replacing the banjo?
Guitar
In which historic Philadelphia building, originally known as the Pennsylvania State House, was the Liberty Bell housed?
Independence Hall