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Historic Old City, Philadelphia

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Introduction:
"The historic monuments found in Old City Philadelphia bear witness to centuries of American History and a particular American penchant for freedom. Identify the Old City landmark in the questions below..."


1. Which building has seen the creation and adoption of many documents, among them the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution of the United States of America?
    Independence Hall
    Olde City Hall
    Constitution Hall
    Franklin Court


2. In which building, according to legend, did a young woman sew the first American flag?
    Abigail Adams House
    Stars and Stripes House
    Betsy Ross House
    Independence Hall


3. A true symbol of freedom, what is still used to "Proclaim LIBERTY throughout all the Land unto all the Inhabitants thereof?"
    Statue of Liberty
    Fife and Drums
    American Flag on Independence Hall
    Liberty Bell


4. Which building was an early home of the United States Supreme Court?
    Carpenter's Hall
    Independence Hall
    Olde City Hall
    Constitution Center


5. Which building, one of the newest additions to Independence National Historical Park, showcases the history and relevance of the Constitution from its birth to present day?
    Constitution Hall
    National Constitution Center
    Independence Center
    Liberty Hall


6. Which structure, still the home of the oldest trade guild in the country, was the first brick building erected in Philadelphia?
    Carpenter's Hall
    Mariner's Hall
    Olde City Hall
    Painter's Hall


7. One of Old City's little known gems is this city block, which has been in continuous residential use since 1707, making it the oldest residential street in the country! What is its official name?
    100 block of Cherry St.
    Elfreth's Alley
    Arch Street
    Strawberry Court


8. Which Old City synagogue, one of the first in the country, dates its beginning to 1740?
    Mishkan Shalom
    Mikveh Israel
    Society Hill Synagogue
    Shearith Israel


9. The land for the house of worship located at 320 Arch Street was donated by William Penn himself in 1804. It is the largest of its type in the world, and the oldest in Philadelphia. What religious denomination does it serve?
    Methodist
    Lutheran
    Jewish
    Quaker


10. What is the name of the Church, nicknamed the "Nation's Church," where a large number of the nation's early leaders worshiped?
    Arch Street Friends Meeting House
    Christ Church
    First Presbyterian Church
    Community Church


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