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History of Philadelphia
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As one of the most historic cities in the U.S
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1
What is the modern day population of philly
5.789 million
2.465 million
3.983 million
1.584 million
2
How much population was added during the 19th Century
400,000
200,000
100,000
300,000
3
To this day, Philadelphia has the oldest
Car Dealership
McDonalds
Hospital
Zoo
4
Philadelphia is the HQ to what TV provider
Dish
Direct TV
AT and T
Comcast
5
Who was the founder of the city
William Penn
George Washington
Ben Franklin
John Phila
6
From 1971 to 2003, this was the home of the Phillies and Eagles
Wells Fargo Center
Citizens Bank Park
Lincoln Finical Field
Veterans Statium
7
Philadelphia is nicknamed
Mile High City
The Windy City
The City of Brotherly Love
The Fire City
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The Philadelphia Phillies won their first World Series in
1937
1980
1954
1968
9
What year was Philadelphia founded
1682
1745
1693
1677
10
In 2017, This Philly team won their first championship
Flyers (Hockey)
76ers (Basketball)
Eagles (Football)
Phillies (Baseball)
11
Who would be the fattest in the class to eat 13 Cheese Stakes
Ryann Folmar
Alex Knepp
Mr. Rishel
Chad Muckey
12
During the American Revolution, Philly was the what biggest city
1
3
2
4
13
During World War II, how many Philadelphia Residents went to war
201,000
196,000
183,000
164,000
14
Front Outside of the Art Museum shows this statue
Rocky Statue
Love Statue
Steve Carlton Statue
William Penn Statue
15
Where was the Deceleration of Independence signed
Empire State Building
City Hall
Independence Hall
Art Museum
16
In 2017, this building became the highest in the city
Comcast Center
Comcast Innovation and Technology
City Hall
Independence Hall
17
During the Great Depression, Manufacturing decreased by
45%
32%
19%
26%
18
What object was used to show U.S. Freedom in 1752
Liberty Bell
Rocky Statue
Love Statue
Fort Delaware
19
Philadelphia is the best place to get a
Taco
Pizza
Cheese stake
Italian Sub
20
What was the first professional sports team in Philly
Yellow Jackets (Football)
Athletics (Baseball)
Eagles (Football)
Phillies (Baseball)
