Famous Cities

Name a major city in the United States and explain why you think it is a major city.

• New York City is home to more than 8.6 million people. It is known for being cultural, financial, and media capital of the world. ("Visiting the Big Apple and other Major Cities")

• Chicago is home to nearly 3 million people. It is known for its diverse neighborhoods, food, and culture. ("Visiting the Big Apple and other Major Cities")

• Los Angeles is home to nearly 4 million people. It is known for its rich cultural diversity, its great weather, and its entertainment industry. ("Visiting the Big Apple and other Major Cities")

• Washington D.C. is the capital of the United States. It is home to almost 700,000 people. It is home to the White House, Capital Hill, the Supreme Court, many memorials, monuments, and museums. ("Visiting the Big Apple and other Major Cities")

Which city is identified on this state map? (Hint: It is nicknamed "the Big Apple.")

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Major cities are usually very culturally diverse. What does the city of Chicago do every year to celebrate their Irish population?

• Everyone speaks in an Irish accent all day.

• They dye the Chicago River green.

• Everyone must pay for all goods and services with Irish money.

• They dye the Chicago River purple.

Which is the largest city in the United States?

• Houston

• New York City

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

What is the name of the city in Italy where the Colosseum is located?

The largest city in the Massachusetts known for its harbor.

• a. Boston

• b. Philadelphia

• c. New York

What is the most populated city in North America?

• Mexico City

• Chicago

• Toronto

I am known as the city of Nawabs.

• a) Bhopal

• b) Bengaluru

• c) Chennai

• d) Hyderabad

Which city is known as the 'City of Light'?

• Paris

• London

• New York

• Tokyo

Which city is famous for its Golden Gate Bridge?

• San Francisco

• Los Angeles

• Seattle

• Chicago