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Quiz about Northern New York State
Quiz about Northern New York State

Northern New York State Trivia Quiz


Here is a quiz about the region of New York state that everyone seems to forget exists. Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by jopala24. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
jopala24
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
120,587
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
8 / 15
Plays
847
Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (10/15), Guest 172 (8/15), Elmer1492 (5/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. What year did construction start on the St. Lawrence Seaway? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. On average, how many tons of freight are transported each year through the St. Lawrence Seaway system? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. What castle sits on the famous Heart island in Alexandria Bay on the St. Lawrence River?

Answer: (Two words)
Question 4 of 15
4. In what city is the Frederic Remington Museum located? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. The Almanzo Wilder Farm is located in what town? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. What Army Base is located near Watertown? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Massena, New York was named after Napolean Bonaparte's General, Andre Massena.


Question 8 of 15
8. Fort Ticonderoga is located between what two lakes? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Adirondack State Park is how large? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. How many fish species call the Adirondacks home? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. The Robert Louis Stevenson cottage is located in Saranac Lake.


Question 12 of 15
12. St. Lawrence County is the largest county in New York State.


Question 13 of 15
13. What year did the Erie Canal open? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Niagara Falls State Park is America's oldest State Park.


Question 15 of 15
15. Nikola Tesla built the first Hydroelectric Station on the Niagara River.



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What year did construction start on the St. Lawrence Seaway?

Answer: 1954

The St. Lawrence Seaway was dedicated by then President Dwight D. Eisenhower when construction was finished. Ships from all over the world have gone through the Seaway.
2. On average, how many tons of freight are transported each year through the St. Lawrence Seaway system?

Answer: 50 million tons

Ships from all over the world have traveled through the Seaway.
3. What castle sits on the famous Heart island in Alexandria Bay on the St. Lawrence River?

Answer: Boldt Castle

George Boldt wanted to build the castle for his wife, but during construction of the castle, she died. He was heartbroken, and ordered that all construction stop. It is now being restored and has been under reconstruction since the 1970's.
4. In what city is the Frederic Remington Museum located?

Answer: Ogdensburg

Frederic Remington is most famous for his paintings and sculptures of the Old West. He was born in Canton and moved to Ogdensburg when he was a small boy. His works were published in the the late 1800's in such magazines as Harper's Weekly, Colliers, and Boy's Life.
5. The Almanzo Wilder Farm is located in what town?

Answer: Burke

Almonzo Wilder was the husband of "Little House on the Prairie" author Laura Ingalls Wilder. This was his family's homestead when he was growing up. It is now a famous tourist attraction.
6. What Army Base is located near Watertown?

Answer: Fort Drum

Fort Drum is also known as the Tenth Mountain Division.
7. Massena, New York was named after Napolean Bonaparte's General, Andre Massena.

Answer: true

Massena is a small town just South of the Canadian border on the St. Lawrence River. It is home of the St. Lawrence Seaway and the Robert Moses State Park.
8. Fort Ticonderoga is located between what two lakes?

Answer: Lake Champlain and Lake George

Fort Ticonderoga was the first win against the British in the American Revolution. It is now a tourist attraction with recreations of the war during the summer months.
9. Adirondack State Park is how large?

Answer: 6 million acres

Adirondack State Park is one of the most beautifully kept secrets of Northern New York. It is home of Lake Placid, where the Winter Olympics took place in 1980.
10. How many fish species call the Adirondacks home?

Answer: 66

If you are looking for great trout fishing, the Adirondacks are the place to go!
11. The Robert Louis Stevenson cottage is located in Saranac Lake.

Answer: true

Robert Louis Stevenson was the author of "Treasure Island" and "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde".
12. St. Lawrence County is the largest county in New York State.

Answer: true

Most people would think that a county more towards New York City would be the largest. St. Lawrence County is home to some of the most beautiful Fall Foliage you will ever see.
13. What year did the Erie Canal open?

Answer: 1825

The canal is now used mostly for recreation, but when it was built, it was the beginning of the Westward Movement in America.
14. Niagara Falls State Park is America's oldest State Park.

Answer: true

Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful natural wonders of the world. Hundreds of thousands of tourists visit here each year.
15. Nikola Tesla built the first Hydroelectric Station on the Niagara River.

Answer: true

A statue is erected at the Niagara Falls State Park in memorium of Tesla. The rock group Tesla is named after him.
Source: Author jopala24

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