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History of Philadelphia
History of Philadelphia
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As one of the most historic cities in the U.S
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1
Who was the founder of the city
Ben Franklin
John Phila
William Penn
George Washington
2
Where was the Deceleration of Independence signed
Art Museum
City Hall
Independence Hall
Empire State Building
3
How much population was added during the 19th Century
300,000
400,000
200,000
100,000
4
In 2017, This Philly team won their first championship
Flyers (Hockey)
76ers (Basketball)
Eagles (Football)
Phillies (Baseball)
5
Philadelphia is the HQ to what TV provider
Dish
AT and T
Direct TV
Comcast
6
Front Outside of the Art Museum shows this statue
William Penn Statue
Love Statue
Rocky Statue
Steve Carlton Statue
7
To this day, Philadelphia has the oldest
Car Dealership
Zoo
Hospital
McDonalds
8
Who would be the fattest in the class to eat 13 Cheese Stakes
Ryann Folmar
Chad Muckey
Mr. Rishel
Alex Knepp
9
From 1971 to 2003, this was the home of the Phillies and Eagles
Veterans Statium
Lincoln Finical Field
Citizens Bank Park
Wells Fargo Center
10
During World War II, how many Philadelphia Residents went to war
201,000
183,000
196,000
164,000
11
The Philadelphia Phillies won their first World Series in
1937
1980
1968
1954
12
What year was Philadelphia founded
1693
1677
1745
1682
13
What object was used to show U.S. Freedom in 1752
Love Statue
Rocky Statue
Fort Delaware
Liberty Bell
14
Philadelphia is the best place to get a
Cheese stake
Taco
Italian Sub
Pizza
15
Philadelphia is nicknamed
The City of Brotherly Love
Mile High City
The Windy City
The Fire City
16
What is the modern day population of philly
1.584 million
5.789 million
3.983 million
2.465 million
17
What was the first professional sports team in Philly
Yellow Jackets (Football)
Athletics (Baseball)
Phillies (Baseball)
Eagles (Football)
18
In 2017, this building became the highest in the city
Comcast Innovation and Technology
Independence Hall
Comcast Center
City Hall
19
During the American Revolution, Philly was the what biggest city
4
2
3
1
20
During the Great Depression, Manufacturing decreased by
32%
45%
19%
26%
