Why is there an old Seattle Underground beneath Pioneer Square?

Streets were raised after a fire in 1889

It was built as a bomb shelter in the Cold War

Why is Seattle nicknamed the Emerald City?

Its evergreen forests and greenery

Emerald mines in the nearby Cascade Mountains

Seattle Quiz: Space Needle, Pike Place and Coffee of the USA

This Seattle quiz explores the Emerald City of the Pacific Northwest, USA, with questions on the World's Fair that built the Space Needle, the flying fish of Pike Place Market, the first Starbucks, the Gum Wall, Boeing, Jimi Hendrix, the Seattle Underground, the Fremont Troll, Chihuly Garden and Glass and why Seattle is so green. Ten questions.

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🎯 Daily Trivia Challenge • 🧠 10 Questions • ⏱️ 90 Seconds

Question 1 / 10 Time: 90s

Towers
The Space Needle was built for which event in 1962?
Markets
Fishmongers at Pike Place Market are famous for doing what?
Coffee
In which year did the first Starbucks open near Pike Place Market?
Walls
Seattle's Gum Wall, in an alley under Pike Place Market, is covered in what?
Aviation
Which aircraft company was founded in Seattle in 1916?
Music
Which legendary rock guitarist was born in Seattle in 1942?
Underground
Why is there an old Seattle Underground beneath Pioneer Square?
Sculptures
The Fremont Troll, a giant sculpture under a bridge, is crushing what in its hand?
Art
Chihuly Garden and Glass, next to the Space Needle, shows work in which material?
Nicknames
Why is Seattle nicknamed the Emerald City?

Explanations: answer key for all 10 questions

Q1: The Space Needle was built for which event in 1962?
Answer: The World's Fair
The fair was called the Century 21 Exposition. The tower is about 184 meters tall and has a rotating glass floor.
Q2: Fishmongers at Pike Place Market are famous for doing what?
Answer: Throwing fish to each other
Workers toss whole salmon across the counter before wrapping them. The market opened in 1907 and is one of the oldest in the USA.
Q3: In which year did the first Starbucks open near Pike Place Market?
Answer: 1971
The original store sold coffee beans, not drinks. The Pike Place shop still uses the company's early brown logo.
Q4: Seattle's Gum Wall, in an alley under Pike Place Market, is covered in what?
Answer: Used chewing gum
People have stuck gum there since the 1990s. It was cleaned in 2015, when more than a ton was removed, but soon filled up again.
Q5: Which aircraft company was founded in Seattle in 1916?
Answer: Boeing
William Boeing started building seaplanes on Lake Union. The company's huge factory in Everett is one of the largest buildings in the world by volume.
Q6: Which legendary rock guitarist was born in Seattle in 1942?
Answer: Jimi Hendrix
A statue of Hendrix playing guitar stands on Broadway in Capitol Hill. His grave is in nearby Renton.
Q7: Why is there an old Seattle Underground beneath Pioneer Square?
Answer: Streets were raised after a fire in 1889
After the Great Seattle Fire, the city raised its streets by one or two stories. Old shopfronts were left below, and guided tours visit them.
Q8: The Fremont Troll, a giant sculpture under a bridge, is crushing what in its hand?
Answer: A real Volkswagen Beetle
The troll was created in 1990 and is about 5.5 meters tall. Visitors love climbing on it for photos.
Q9: Chihuly Garden and Glass, next to the Space Needle, shows work in which material?
Answer: Blown glass
Dale Chihuly is a glass artist from nearby Tacoma. His giant glass sculptures fill a garden and a glasshouse.
Q10: Why is Seattle nicknamed the Emerald City?
Answer: Its evergreen forests and greenery
Frequent light rain keeps the region green all year. Seattle is surrounded by water, forests and mountains such as Mount Rainier.

Seattle Quiz – The Emerald City

Seattle is the largest city in the Pacific Northwest of the USA, set between Puget Sound and Lake Washington in Washington State. Known as the Emerald City for its evergreen forests, it is famous for the Space Needle, coffee culture, music, technology and views of snowcapped Mount Rainier.

Seattle grew from a small settlement in the 1850s, named after Chief Seattle of the Duwamish and Suquamish peoples. The Great Seattle Fire of 1889 destroyed the center, and the city rebuilt its streets one or two stories higher, leaving the Seattle Underground below. The Klondike Gold Rush of the 1890s made Seattle a booming supply town.

The Space Needle, built for the 1962 World's Fair, is the city's symbol. Nearby are the Museum of Pop Culture and Chihuly Garden and Glass. Pike Place Market, opened in 1907, is famous for flying fish, flowers and the first Starbucks. The Gum Wall is a colorful, sticky curiosity.

Seattle has shaped the modern world. Boeing was founded there, Microsoft grew in nearby Redmond and Amazon has its headquarters in the city. It was the home of grunge music and of Jimi Hendrix.

Ferries cross Puget Sound, and quirky sights like the Fremont Troll delight visitors. Sports fans cheer for the Seahawks, Mariners and Sounders.

The city's rain is famous, but it usually falls as light drizzle, and summers are dry and sunny. Locals enjoy kayaking on lakes, hiking in the Cascades and visiting the San Juan Islands, where orcas swim offshore.

This quiz covers the history, landmarks, culture and companies of Seattle.

What This Quiz Teaches

This quiz is perfect for travelers, coffee lovers and music fans.

The Space Needle and the 1962 World's Fair
Pike Place Market and the first Starbucks
The Gum Wall and the Fremont Troll
Boeing and Seattle's companies
Jimi Hendrix and the Seattle Underground
Chihuly's glass and the Emerald City

Quick Facts About Seattle

Seattle is named after Chief Si'ahl of the Duwamish and Suquamish peoples.
Washington State Ferries is the largest ferry system in the USA.
The Seattle Monorail was built for the 1962 World's Fair.
Mount Rainier is an active volcano about 95 kilometers away.
Seattle's Central Library has a striking glass and steel design.
Kerry Park offers a classic view of the skyline.