Boston, officially the City of Boston, is the state capital and most populous city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as well as the cultural and financial center of the New England region of the United States.
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Boston, officially the City of Boston, is the state capital and most populous city of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as well as the cultural and financial center of the New England region of the United States.
Get ready to flex your Boston muscles! This quiz features 20 questions on everything from the basics to the most obscure facts. Can you ace it? Test your skills and improve.
In 2000 the population of Boston, was 589,141. Can you guess what the population was in 2020?
993,201
864,828
675,647
858,072
Can you provide the name of the highest point in Boston, which is 100 Meters above sea level?
Bellevue Hill, Boston
Mount Eisenhower
Guadalupe Peak
Mount Davis
Boston's highest point is Bellevue Hill, Boston with an elevation of 100 Meters above sea level. Bellevue Hill is a neighborhood in West Roxbury comprising the areas roughly between Lagrange Street, Centre Street, and the West Roxbury Parkway.
When was the Boston established?
Sep 7, 1625
Sep 7, 1630
Sep 7, 1631
Sep 7, 1634
Which of the following flags belongs to Boston?
Who was the founder of Boston?
Jean François Hamtramck
William Penn
LeRoy Pope
John Winthrop
Boston was founded by John Winthrop. John Winthrop was an English Puritan lawyer and one of the leading figures in founding the Massachusetts Bay Colony, the second major settlement in New England following Plymouth Colony.
Which of the following maps best describes Boston's location?
Boston shares a border with Revere, Watertown & Everett. Can you guess which has a larger population?
Watertown
Revere
Boston
Everett
The place with a largest population is Boston. The population of the mentioned places is
Boston (675,647)
Revere (62,186)
Everett (49,075)
Watertown (35,329)
Who in the following pictures is the Mayor Of Boston?
The Mayor Of Boston is Michelle Wu. Michelle Wu took office on Nov 16, 2021. Michelle Wu is a member of Democratic Party. Michelle Wu is an American lawyer and politician serving as the mayor of Boston, Massachusetts, since 2021; she is a member of the Democratic Party.
Boston's lowest point is the Sea Level. Can you tell what the elevation is?
7
-4
-2
0
Boston's lowest point is the Sea Level with an elevation of 0 above sea level. Mean sea level is an average surface level of one or more among Earths coastal bodies of water from which heights such as elevation may be measured.
What is the elevation above sea level of Boston?
45 Metres
44 Metres
42 Metres
43 Metres
In which country is Boston located?
Jordan
Republic Of Ireland
United States Of America
Norway
I was wondering if you might be able to tell me which of the following bodies of water is located in or near Boston. (Select 2 answers)
Darwin Harbour
Neponset River
Gomal River
Boston Harbor
The following bodies of water are located near Boston:
Charles River
Neponset River
Mystic River
Boston Harbor
Which of the following is included in Boston's list of properties?
WBCA-LP
Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Providence Park
State Mutual Stadium
What logo does Boston use?
Which is the seal of Boston?
How many households are there in Boston? (information updated in 2020)
437,101
379,731
273,188
259,529
The number of households in Boston is 273,188 (updated in 2020) and this figure was determined by Survey Methodology. This statement is supported by 2016–2020 American Community Survey.
What is the per-capita income in Boston? (information updated in 2020)
68,394 United States Dollar
37,008 United States Dollar
46,845 United States Dollar
78,700 United States Dollar
The per-capita income in Boston is 46,845 United States dollar and this figure was determined by Survey Methodology. This statement is supported by 2016–2020 American Community Survey.
What is the local dialing code for Boston?
617
424
520
816
In which of the following organizations has Boston been a member?
League Of Historical Cities
American Academy Of Arts And Sciences
German Central Bone Marrow Donor Register
American Antiquarian Society
Boston has been a member of League Of Historical Cities. The League of Historical Cities (LHC) was established in Kyoto, Japan in 1987.
Could you please share with me the percentage of Boston's area that is occupied by water?
49.83%
48.91%
45.22%
46.14%
The percentage of Boston's area that is covered by water is 46.14%.
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