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Quiz about Going to Kansas City
Quiz about Going to Kansas City

Going to Kansas City Trivia Quiz


How much do you know about this Mid-American gem?

A multiple-choice quiz by poppersmoke. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
poppersmoke
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
246,373
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1589
Last 3 plays: Guest 75 (3/10), Guest 108 (5/10), Guest 12 (5/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Kansas City claims to have more _____________ than Paris. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Kansas City claims to have more fountains than what city? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Every Thanksgiving this shopping district begins the holidays by illuminating more than a 280,000 Christmas lights on the buildings. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Arthur Bryant's serves heavenly ________________. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Sad history. In 1981 the interior walkways at this hotel collapsed, killing more than 100 people. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which infamous gangster was involved in the Kansas City Massacre at Union Station? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Kansas City exists at the confluence of what two rivers? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which museum is not located in Kansas City? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In what sports complex would you find MLB and NFL stadiums? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. True or false. Politically speaking, there are two separate Kansas Cities: Kansas City, Kansas AND Kansas City, Missouri.



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Kansas City claims to have more _____________ than Paris.

Answer: boulevards

This is actually one half of an old advertising slogan: More boulevards than Paris. More fountains than Rome.
2. Kansas City claims to have more fountains than what city?

Answer: Rome

The second half of that famous ad slogan. It's been around so long, most locals believe it.
3. Every Thanksgiving this shopping district begins the holidays by illuminating more than a 280,000 Christmas lights on the buildings.

Answer: Country Club Plaza

The Plaza is said to be the largest outdoor shopping area in America.
4. Arthur Bryant's serves heavenly ________________.

Answer: barbecue

Arthur Bryant's opened in 1958. Since then, local barbecue lovers have rubbed elbows with Presidents, foreign dignitaries, and other celebrities in this out-of-the-way landmark. Writer Calvin Trillin called it "the best single restaurant in the world."
5. Sad history. In 1981 the interior walkways at this hotel collapsed, killing more than 100 people.

Answer: Hyatt

This trade happened during a regularly held Tea Dance. As the guests danced on the suspended walkways, the rhythmic pressure overcame the supports and the tiered catwalks collapsed on one another.
6. Which infamous gangster was involved in the Kansas City Massacre at Union Station?

Answer: Pretty Boy Floyd

On June 7, 1933, Charles "Pretty Boy" Floyd and his gang gunned down four federal officers who were transporting their friend, Frank Nash, to Leavenworth Prison. Nash was also killed. Interestingly, there are still bullet scars at the front entrance of Union Station, a grand building which opened in 1914 and is still active today.
7. Kansas City exists at the confluence of what two rivers?

Answer: Missouri and Kansas

The Kansas River (affectionately called "the Kaw") joins the Missouri just north of downtown Kansas City, MO.
8. Which museum is not located in Kansas City?

Answer: American Civil War Museum

Kansas City is home to many nationally recognized museums. In 2006, the National World War One Museum opened in the bottom of the Liberty Memorial which has been a tribute to WWI soldiers since 1926.
9. In what sports complex would you find MLB and NFL stadiums?

Answer: Truman Sports Complex

Truman Sports Complex is home to the Kansas City Chiefs (Arrowhead Stadium) and Royals (Kauffman Stadium, or "The K").
10. True or false. Politically speaking, there are two separate Kansas Cities: Kansas City, Kansas AND Kansas City, Missouri.

Answer: True

Each locale is distinct, with its own mayor, city council, school boards, etc. They are separated by the Kansas River and sit in different counties and, of course, states.
Source: Author poppersmoke

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