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Cincinnati 101 Trivia Quiz

A basic quiz about Cincinnati, Ohio -- my home town.

A multiple-choice quiz by shallora. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
shallora

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
58,302

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2198

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Question 1 of 10

1. The city of Cincinnati, Ohio, was founded in what year? Hint

1787

1850

1803

1788

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Question 2 of 10

2. Cincinnati is located on what major North American river? Hint

Ohio

Great Miami

Mississippi

Scioto

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Question 3 of 10

3. Cincinnati's major league baseball team is the Reds. What is the greatest historical significance of this team? Hint

First team to play a game in Cooperstown

Won more World Series than any other team in history

First and oldest professional baseball team in the world

Mentioned in the poem 'Casey at the Bat'

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Question 4 of 10

4. From its completion in 1930, until it was surpassed in 2010, what was Cincinnati's tallest building? Hint

Sears Tower

Fifth Third Centre

P and G Headquarters

Carew Tower

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Question 5 of 10

5. The city's central pedestrian plaza, located downtown, is a favorite spot for business people to have lunch outdoors. The name of this great place is: Hint

Fountain Square

P and G Plaza

Pioneer Square

Courthouse Square

6. Many cities in the U.S. boast peculiar -- yet regionally popular -- foods that the locals love to call their own. Philly has its cheesesteak, Boston has its beans, Kansas City has its barbecue, and Cincinnati has its: Hint

Hot dogs

Cincy potroast

Cincinnati chili

Cincinnati cornbread

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Question 7 of 10

7. The name 'Cincinnati' derives from the Society of Cincinnatus, an organization that existed in the years shortly following the American Revolutionary War. Who was Cincinnatus? Hint

An obscure Greek philosopher

An honorable Roman general

A Turkish conqueror

A Sicilian explorer

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Question 8 of 10

8. Cincinnati has many native sons and daughters, including Pete Rose, Sarah Jessica Parker, Ted Turner, Steven Spielberg, Ken Griffey Jr. ... and even a few U.S. presidents! Presidents who were born within 50 miles of downtown Cincinnati included: Hint

Taft and Harding

Grant and Garfield

Grant, Harding, and Hoover

Grant, B. Harrison, and Taft

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Question 9 of 10

9. Cincinnati has had many nicknames through the years. These names have included: Hint

Porkopolis and River City

The Queen City and Porkopolis

The Queen City and Germantown

Germantown and River City

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Question 10 of 10

10. Several international companies call Cincinnati home. Without a doubt, the largest and most famous Cincinnati company is: Hint

IBM

Sears

Procter and Gamble (P and G)

Kodak

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The city of Cincinnati, Ohio, was founded in what year?

Answer: 1788

The state of Ohio entered the union in 1803 - exactly 15 years after Cincinnati was established.

2. Cincinnati is located on what major North American river?

Answer: Ohio

Although named the 'Ohio River,' this river originates in Pittsburgh, PA, and forms the border of many states, including Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois.

3. Cincinnati's major league baseball team is the Reds. What is the greatest historical significance of this team?

Answer: First and oldest professional baseball team in the world

June 1, 1869: In the first game ever played by a professional baseball team (all paid players, no amateurs), the Cincinnati Red Stockings beat the (amateur) Mansfield Independents, 48-14. So you see the Reds were playing baseball before the Red Sox, before the Indians and even before the Yankees.

4. From its completion in 1930, until it was surpassed in 2010, what was Cincinnati's tallest building?

Answer: Carew Tower

It is 574 feet tall and was relegated to second place by the Great American Tower at Queen City Square, which topped out at 660 feet.

5. The city's central pedestrian plaza, located downtown, is a favorite spot for business people to have lunch outdoors. The name of this great place is:

Answer: Fountain Square

Fountain Square is named after the tall and beautiful 19th Century fountain located at its center: the Genius of Water (also known as the Tyler-Davidson Fountain).

Answer: Cincinnati chili

Cincinnati chili is unlike any chili you'd find elswhere. Cincinnati chili -- made famous by such locally popular restaurants as Skyline, Gold Star, and Queen City -- is not spicy at all, and rarely features beans. Instead, the chili contains a small amount of chocolate (that's right!) and typically served over spaghetti, topped with cheese. This is called a 'three way.'

7. The name 'Cincinnati' derives from the Society of Cincinnatus, an organization that existed in the years shortly following the American Revolutionary War. Who was Cincinnatus?

Answer: An honorable Roman general

Cincinnatus came out of retirement to lead the Roman people when the empire was suddenly, although briefly, faced with a leadership crisis. Following several brief years of honorable leadership, Cincinnatus again retired and went back to work on his farm, never seeking a permanent seat on the throne.

Answer: Grant, B. Harrison, and Taft

Three presidents: Believe it or not!

9. Cincinnati has had many nicknames through the years. These names have included:

Answer: The Queen City and Porkopolis

'The Queen City' is short for 'Queen City of the Midwest,' and is still widely used today as a nickname. 'Porkopolis' because the city used to be a major meat-packing center, however this was long ago and the name is rarely used anymore.

10. Several international companies call Cincinnati home. Without a doubt, the largest and most famous Cincinnati company is:

Answer: Procter and Gamble (P and G)

P and G is the parent company of many household products, including (but not limited to) Tide detergent, Ivory soap, Crest toothpaste, Pringles snack foods, etc. etc.

Source: Author shallora

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